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P684 MTM

1996 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

70,851 mi
Last recorded70,851 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP684 MTM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 70,851 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2025 70,849 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear curved arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 65,642 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 62,341 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 62,338 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 57,856 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replacement (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 57,856 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replacement (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 53,654 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight wear ridge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 53,651 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight wear ridge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 46,912 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear ridge and inner faces pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 44,967 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear ridge /inner faces pitted both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres showing signs of perishing/deterioration (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 44,967 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear ridge /inner faces pitted both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres showing signs of perishing/deterioration (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 42,385 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 40,425 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 36,677 miles

engine cover and under-tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 5 Sep 2016 36,677 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine cover and under-tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Aug 2015 35,664 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres showing early signs of deterioration

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some engine bay and underside components

slight wear ridge both front brake discs

Pass 29 Aug 2014 35,291 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 35,175 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 35,175 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 34,844 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 34,602 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 34,578 miles

rear numberplate starting to deteriorate

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 3 Sep 2009 34,165 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 34,115 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 32,838 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 32,345 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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P684 MTM is a 1996 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 P684 MTM, 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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P684 MTM is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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