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P407 HKB

1996 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

201,955 mi
Last recorded201,955 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP407 HKB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2014 201,955 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 201,946 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust heatsheild insecure

Pass 20 Sep 2013 195,395 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 195,389 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 187,143 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 178,176 miles

rear brake discs becoming badly rusted

Pass 14 Sep 2010 170,832 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 170,696 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 160,544 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 150,800 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 148,764 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 144,022 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 138,343 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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P407 HKB is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P407 HKB, 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 P407 HKB registered?

P407 HKB is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 29 August 1996.

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