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P344 RGE

1996 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

282,672 mi
Last recorded282,672 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP344 RGE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 282,672 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 273,768 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2017 267,324 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2016 266,175 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Offside Rear brake disc deteriorated

front x member showing signs of corrosion

Fail 13 Jul 2016 266,175 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc deteriorated

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front x member showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2015 263,428 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 260,472 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 256,171 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 256,171 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 249,817 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 249,817 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 246,249 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 244,822 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2010 244,822 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

rear heat sheild insecure

Pass 12 Aug 2009 237,090 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 237,090 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 208,526 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre exhaust box heat shield is insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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)

noise from clutch

Pass 22 Aug 2007 171,878 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 135,825 miles

Both rear tail lamps dim in operation , advise only

N/S Reverse lamp inopp.

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Plastic support strap missing from rear anti roll bar.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight water damage to Front No. Plate . Still readerable from required distance.

Fail 15 Aug 2006 135,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both rear tail lights dim in operation

Front No.plate , WATER DAMAGED BUT READABLE

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Reverse o/s inopp

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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P344 RGE is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 P344 RGE, 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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P344 RGE is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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