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P643 EJM

1996 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

44,074 mi
Last recorded44,074 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP643 EJM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 44,074 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 43,547 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 43,013 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 42,458 miles

Offside Front Track rod boot loose

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 42,458 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod boot loose

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 41,730 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 41,327 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 40,549 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 39,689 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 39,689 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 38,832 miles

n/s/r handbrake cable not returning fully to stop

Pass 12 Jul 2016 37,827 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 37,081 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 36,108 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 35,007 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 33,747 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 33,074 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 32,085 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 30,973 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 29,376 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 28,016 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 26,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 25,359 miles

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

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

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

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

all tyres slight wear on edges

oil leak

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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P643 EJM is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 P643 EJM, 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 P643 EJM registered?

P643 EJM is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 16 December 1996.

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