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P193 HKN

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

144,431 mi
Last recorded144,431 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP193 HKN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 144,431 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 144,423 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 138,200 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 131,642 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 130,318 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front obligatory indirect vision device does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 126,399 miles

Different size wheels front to rear

both front wings damaged

exhaust centre pipe loose

front & rear brake discs corroded & worn

n/s/f tyre outer side wall skuffed

n/s/r door trim missing

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall skuffed

screen cracked in line with wipers

Fail 15 Oct 2012 126,399 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

both front wings damaged

coolant level low

exhaust centre pipe loose

front & rear brake discs corroded & worn

n/s/f tyre outer side wall skuffed

n/s/r door trim missing

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall skuffed

screen cracked in line with wipers

Pass 17 Oct 2011 122,423 miles

both front wings damaged

front & rear brake discs corroded

screen cracked & chipped

Fail 13 Oct 2011 122,423 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front wings damaged

front & rear brake discs corroded

rear tyres 2mm just legal

screen cracked & chipped

Pass 18 Oct 2010 115,702 miles

10% of rear high level brake light not working.

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

nearside front and rear,offside front and rear,brake discs in very poor/corrosive condition.

offside and nearside rear wheels,inner wheel rims,buckeled.

Fail 13 Oct 2010 115,702 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

10% of rear high level brake light not working.

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front and rear,offside front and rear,brake discs in very poor/corrosive condition.

offside and nearside rear wheels,inner wheel rims,buckeled.

Pass 23 Jun 2009 109,410 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 22 Jun 2009 109,410 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Jul 2008 102,760 miles

Battery insecure

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Jul 2007 96,164 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 96,164 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 87,602 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 87,602 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

both front flexy brake hoses perishing,o/s lower ball joint boot split

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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P193 HKN is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P193 HKN, 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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P193 HKN is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 31 October 1996.

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