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P262 GKM

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,072 mi
Last recorded179,072 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP262 GKM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 179,072 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

temp repair carried out to offside front

Fail 26 Oct 2017 179,066 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

temp repair carried out to offside front

Pass 22 Sep 2016 177,850 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 177,843 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 176,298 miles

OIL LEAK

Offside Rear tyre tread worn on 1.6 mm legal limit-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 174,685 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 172,868 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 172,866 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 170,714 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside and offside rear tyre inner treads starting to wear low.

Pass 5 Sep 2012 170,714 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyre inner treads starting to wear low.

Pass 23 Aug 2011 168,321 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 165,716 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

advise engine oil leak

offside front brake disc rusty

Pass 24 Aug 2010 165,716 miles

advise engine oil leak

offside front brake disc rusty

Pass 12 Aug 2009 164,175 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 162,795 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 160,658 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 158,998 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 158,998 miles

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

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

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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P262 GKM is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 P262 GKM, 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 P262 GKM registered?

P262 GKM is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 5 August 1996.

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