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P674 OWR

1996 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,738 mi
Last recorded144,738 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP674 OWR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2014 144,738 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 144,650 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 141,721 miles

knock on n/s/f no fault found

Fail 1 Aug 2013 141,721 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

knock on n/s/f no fault found

Pass 30 Jul 2012 137,948 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 134,813 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 134,813 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2010 130,715 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 130,715 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 125,757 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 125,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 120,268 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 114,234 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 114,234 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 108,992 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P674 OWR is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P674 OWR, 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 P674 OWR registered?

P674 OWR is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 29 August 1996.

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