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KDA2R97

1996 Audi A4

Blue Lpg 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

354,163 mi
Last recorded354,163 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKDA2R97
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2016 354,163 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight (2.2.B.1f)

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (L.H.D vehicle) (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn play in steering parts and components. (2.1.2c)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ball joint (2.4.G.1)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2016 353,984 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight (2.2.B.1f)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread + front uk style plates (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ball joint (2.4.G.1)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil leak

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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KDA2R97 is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,800cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KDA2R97, 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 KDA2R97 registered?

KDA2R97 is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 27 February 1996.

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