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P274 FAL

1996 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

33,801 mi
Last recorded33,801 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP274 FAL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2012 33,801 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 20,977 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 20,977 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010

both rear wheel bearings have slight play bonnet support stay is loose

Fail 19 Aug 2010 7,797 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

both rear wheel bearings have slight play bonnet support stay is loose

Pass 6 Aug 2009 145,285 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Aug 2008 125,649 miles

N/s/f Headlamp Glass Chipped

Fail 15 Aug 2008 125,156 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

N/s/f Headlamp Glass Chipped

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 109,676 miles

n/s headlight has a stonechip in it

Fail 22 Aug 2007 109,676 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

n/s headlight has a stonechip in it

Pass 1 Sep 2006 99,165 miles

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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P274 FAL is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 P274 FAL, 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 P274 FAL registered?

P274 FAL is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 3 December 1996.

Is P274 FAL safe to buy?

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