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P329 DAJ

1996 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

151,628 mi
Last recorded151,628 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP329 DAJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2010 151,628 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 149,605 miles

Front disc inner faces in poor condition.

Front subframe corroded.

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside and nearside 'cv' gaiters secured with cable ties.

Offside and nearside track rod end ball joint boots split.

Fail 11 Feb 2009 149,561 miles

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

Front disc inner faces in poor condition.

Front subframe corroded.

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside and nearside 'cv' gaiters secured with cable ties.

Offside and nearside track rod end ball joint boots split.

Fail 6 Feb 2008 143,798 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 143,798 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 131,341 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 131,341 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 121,782 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Aug 2006 121,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 101,346 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2005 101,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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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P329 DAJ is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P329 DAJ, 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 P329 DAJ registered?

P329 DAJ is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 20 August 1996.

Is P329 DAJ safe to buy?

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