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P327 RDS

1996 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,378 mi
Last recorded116,378 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP327 RDS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2013 116,378 miles

Fix registration lamps.

Rear Calipers need unlocking fully on park operation.

Fail 3 Jun 2013 116,378 miles

Fix registration lamps.

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

Rear Calipers need unlocking fully on park operation.

Pass 18 May 2012 107,464 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear tailpipe hanger bracket corroded but not insecure

Pass 23 May 2011 98,484 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 19 May 2011 98,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s o/s rear brake discs scored

Pass 25 Aug 2009 92,949 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 92,468 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 86,087 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 80,524 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 76,266 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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P327 RDS is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,598cc 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 P327 RDS, 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 P327 RDS registered?

P327 RDS is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P327 RDS safe to buy?

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