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A4 MTY

1996 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

121,573 mi
Last recorded121,573 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 MTY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2013 121,573 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear light unit cracked, but affecting functionality

Fail 3 Apr 2013 121,500 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear light unit cracked, but affecting functionality

Pass 4 Apr 2012 113,329 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 110,990 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2011 110,982 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2009 107,632 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 107,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 103,754 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 103,754 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 96,470 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 91,732 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 89,588 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 89,588 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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A4 MTY is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 A4 MTY, 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 A4 MTY registered?

A4 MTY is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 24 September 1996.

Is A4 MTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 MTY shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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