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P992 PNM

1996 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,754 mi
Last recorded153,754 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP992 PNM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2013 153,754 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 153,754 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 147,653 miles

Slight Play in N/S/F Lower Ball Joint.

Fail 20 Sep 2011 147,640 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Slight Play in N/S/F Lower Ball Joint.

Pass 29 May 2009 140,590 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 140,309 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 May 2009 139,945 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2008 129,009 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 124,827 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 118,956 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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P992 PNM is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 131,704 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P992 PNM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Audi A4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P992 PNM registered?

P992 PNM is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 6 November 1996.

Is P992 PNM safe to buy?

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