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P273 FSR

1996 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,408 mi
Last recorded151,408 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2006
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP273 FSR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2006 151,408 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 151,190 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

fluid leaks from engine

Pass 16 Dec 2005 144,848 miles

both front tyres on 2mm

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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P273 FSR is a 1996 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 P273 FSR, 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 P273 FSR registered?

P273 FSR is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P273 FSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P273 FSR shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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