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P993 JVX

1996 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

158,274 mi
Last recorded158,274 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP993 JVX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2013 158,274 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 158,257 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 155,397 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 152,208 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 152,131 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 148,996 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front & rear brake discs getting corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2009 144,454 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 144,453 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 138,826 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 138,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 133,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 128,509 miles

A.B.S.system appears faulty as braking but meets M.O.T. requirments.recommend inspection.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2005 117,541 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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P993 JVX is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P993 JVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P993 JVX registered?

P993 JVX is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 19 August 1996.

Is P993 JVX safe to buy?

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