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P279 WKX

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,379 mi
Last recorded129,379 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP279 WKX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2009 129,379 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Inner Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Inner Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2009 129,379 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Inner Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Inner Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2008 114,718 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2007 95,249 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2006 185,682 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 185,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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P279 WKX is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P279 WKX, 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 P279 WKX registered?

P279 WKX is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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