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P474 DDP

1996 Audi A4

Green Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,411 mi
Last recorded85,411 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP474 DDP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 85,411 miles

wiper blades splitting on ends

Fail 5 Aug 2015 85,359 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

wiper blades splitting on ends

Pass 5 Aug 2014 78,297 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 71,323 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Pass 31 Jul 2012 65,467 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 65,454 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 59,459 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2011 59,459 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 55,079 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 52,218 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 52,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 49,304 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 46,440 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 42,276 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 42,276 miles

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

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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P474 DDP is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P474 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P474 DDP registered?

P474 DDP is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 28 October 1996.

Is P474 DDP safe to buy?

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