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P473 DDP

1996 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

167,539 mi
Last recorded167,539 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP473 DDP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 167,539 miles

front and rear discs corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2011 167,538 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2010 161,778 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 156,758 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 143,707 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 133,055 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 122,612 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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P473 DDP is a 1996 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P473 DDP, 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 P473 DDP registered?

P473 DDP is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 25 September 1996.

Is P473 DDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P473 DDP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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