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P274 JDT

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

196,178 mi
Last recorded196,178 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP274 JDT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 196,178 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 196,178 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 175,083 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 174,432 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 154,499 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 154,499 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 145,475 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 145,462 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 145,323 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 145,018 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 JDT is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JDT, 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 JDT registered?

P274 JDT is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P274 JDT safe to buy?

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