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P499 WKS

1996 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,500 mi
Last recorded144,500 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP499 WKS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 144,500 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 144,500 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 142,395 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 140,864 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 137,041 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 137,041 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 135,460 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 135,377 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 132,596 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 129,628 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 127,733 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 127,733 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 125,345 miles

both rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated.

rear suspension beam main bushes showing early signs of deterioration.

Fail 9 Aug 2013 125,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated.

rear suspension beam main bushes showing early signs of deterioration.

Pass 21 Aug 2012 122,696 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front bumper slightly insecure o.s

slight cut in outer sidewall of o.s front tyre.

Pass 19 Aug 2011 117,802 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 112,527 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 108,592 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 108,592 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 104,749 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 99,618 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 99,535 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2006 92,855 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 92,855 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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P499 WKS is a 1996 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 P499 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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P499 WKS is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 24 August 1996.

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