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P345 APA

1996 Audi A4

Red Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,490 mi
Last recorded128,490 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP345 APA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2010 128,490 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 126,082 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 126,082 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 124,864 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 121,938 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 121,938 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 119,217 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)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

both headlamp lens cracked but not affecting beam pattern

n/s/f was flat when vehicle was presented for test †

tracking †

Pass 1 Mar 2006 109,256 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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P345 APA is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P345 APA, 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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P345 APA is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 12 August 1996.

Is P345 APA safe to buy?

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