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P234 RWW

1996 Audi A4

Green Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,088 mi
Last recorded159,088 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP234 RWW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2009 159,088 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 159,088 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

offside wiper blade slight splitting

Pass 8 Jul 2008 139,115 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 127,156 miles

Clicking noise from front brake area when brakes are applied.Advise investigation.

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

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

Offside windscreen washer partially blocked.

Steering column has lateral movement.

Steering creaking intermitantly when on full left and full right locks.

Fail 24 Jul 2007 127,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Clicking noise from front brake areas when footbrake is applied.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside and offside track rod ends peeling at bonded surface with track rods.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside windscreen washer partially blocked.

Steering column has lateral movement.

Steering creaking when on full left/right locks.

Pass 19 Jul 2006 110,140 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2005 99,423 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 99,423 miles

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

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

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

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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P234 RWW is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 131,704 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P234 RWW, 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 P234 RWW registered?

P234 RWW is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 10 August 1996.

Is P234 RWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P234 RWW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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