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P604 GJA

1996 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

130,991 mi
Last recorded130,991 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP604 GJA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2013 130,991 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 125,081 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 125,081 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 121,550 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear disc face badly deteriorated

Fail 14 Nov 2011 121,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear disc face badly deteriorated

Pass 19 Nov 2010 116,829 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 116,822 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 116,514 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 112,706 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear suspension dust covers split

Pass 6 Mar 2007 108,687 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 108,687 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 103,624 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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P604 GJA is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 P604 GJA, 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 P604 GJA registered?

P604 GJA is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P604 GJA safe to buy?

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