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P473 GEY

1996 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

206,306 mi
Last recorded206,306 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP473 GEY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2009 206,306 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 201,219 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 201,219 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 195,867 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 195,867 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/f brake flexi starting to perish

n/s/f inner cv boot insecure

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 6 Oct 2006 191,369 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2006 191,369 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 183,667 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 GEY is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 131,704 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GEY, 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 GEY registered?

P473 GEY is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 11 October 1996.

Is P473 GEY safe to buy?

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