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P124 GKK

1996 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP124 GKK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011

O/s Door mirror slighty craked

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2011

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

O/s Door mirror slighty craked

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2010

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2009

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2009

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 112,111 miles

Both front tyres worn on the inner edges and worn down to 1.6mm on the remainder of the tyre. ADVISE REPLACEMENT NOW.

Child seats fitted to left and right rear.

Front brake discs corroded. Rear brake pads worn down. Advise inspection now.

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

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

Rear number plate in poor condition.

Right hand mirror glass broken. Advise replacement.

Pass 17 Aug 2007 96,000 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 96,000 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 79,352 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

handbrake travel slightly long †

Fail 14 Aug 2006 79,352 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

handbrake travel slightly long †

Pass 16 Aug 2005 34,673 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 64,673 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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P124 GKK 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 53.8%.

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 P124 GKK, 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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P124 GKK is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 15 August 1996.

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