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P302 GKM

1996 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

170,632 mi
Last recorded170,632 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP302 GKM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2017 170,632 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 157,318 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 149,420 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2015 149,420 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 147,547 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Jan 2014 147,533 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jan 2013 145,355 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 17 Jan 2013 145,355 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 141,978 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all brake discs worn

Pass 18 Jan 2011 129,505 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 118,986 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 118,985 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 107,037 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 106,973 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s front outer c.v boot perrishing and spliting

Pass 4 Jul 2007 98,707 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 98,707 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 94,756 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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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P302 GKM is a 1996 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P302 GKM, 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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P302 GKM is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 27 September 1996.

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