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P447 WKS

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,828 mi
Last recorded122,828 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP447 WKS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2013 122,828 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

fuel cap seal is cracked

various brake pipes are corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2012 111,379 miles

both front to rear brake pipes are corroded

both rear brake discs are corroded

both wipers require attention

fuel cap seal is splitting

Fail 5 Apr 2012 111,376 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

both front to rear brake pipes are corroded

both rear brake discs are corroded

both wipers require attention

fuel cap seal is splitting

Pass 15 Feb 2011 98,661 miles

both front lower (rear) suspention arms have play in a bush

cat to centre exhaust is insecure

exhaust system jointing crews are heavily corroded

o/s/r spring assister is insecure

rear brake discs are corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2011 98,608 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both front lower (rear) suspention arms have play in a bush

cat to centre exhaust is insecure

exhaust system jointing crews are heavily corroded

o/s/r spring assister is insecure

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2010 85,950 miles

both front tyres treads low

n/s/f upper front bush slightly worn

possible fuel leak staring at fuel fiter

Fail 11 Feb 2010 85,948 miles

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

both front tyres treads low

n/s/f upper front bush slightly worn

possible fuel leak staring at fuel fiter

Pass 5 Feb 2009 73,647 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2009 73,647 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 65,198 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 56,873 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 47,891 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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P447 WKS is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P447 WKS, 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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P447 WKS is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 4 October 1996.

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