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P394 JKY

1996 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

135,070 mi
Last recorded135,070 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP394 JKY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2014 135,070 miles

No air filter box fitted at time of test.

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 135,070 miles

No air filter box fitted at time of test.

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 119,358 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2013 119,358 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 112,631 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 112,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 107,653 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 102,547 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 96,599 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 96,490 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 91,375 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 91,277 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2007 86,464 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 80,987 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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P394 JKY is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 P394 JKY, 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 P394 JKY registered?

P394 JKY is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 16 September 1996.

Is P394 JKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P394 JKY shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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