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P274 HAV

1996 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,494 mi
Last recorded125,494 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP274 HAV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2012 125,494 miles

brake hoses perishing

front plate damaged

o/s/r tyre low

oil leak

wear front disc

wear n/s/f track rod

Pass 22 Oct 2010 115,292 miles

front plate cracked

n/s mirror cracked

o/s/r tyre low

wear front disc

Fail 19 Oct 2010 115,292 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

front plate cracked

n/s mirror cracked

o/s/r tyre low

wear front disc

Pass 6 Oct 2009 102,769 miles

front plate cracked

rear plate marked

Pass 12 Mar 2008 101,461 miles

front plate damaged

n/s/f and o/s/r tyre low

Pass 15 Sep 2006 92,463 miles

all four disc lipped

cv boots cracking

offside front tyres low

oil leak

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 HAV is a 1996 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HAV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P274 HAV registered?

P274 HAV is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 27 November 1996.

Is P274 HAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P274 HAV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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