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P304 MUR

1996 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

220,092 mi
Last recorded220,092 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP304 MUR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 220,092 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 220,092 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 211,350 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 211,350 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 204,092 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 204,092 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 198,894 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 198,894 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 194,109 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 181,350 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 169,669 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 169,657 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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P304 MUR is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 P304 MUR, 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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P304 MUR is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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