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P685 KCA

1996 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

226,300 mi
Last recorded226,300 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP685 KCA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 226,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 222,300 miles

Offside Front slight play in suspension arms

front engine mount worn

Pass 25 Jul 2016 211,162 miles

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)

oil leak

rear brake discs corroded

slight noise in osr wheel bearing

Pass 5 Aug 2015 201,748 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

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

o/s/f steering arm has slight play

Fail 5 Aug 2015 201,748 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

o/s/f steering arm has slight play

Pass 21 Jul 2014 189,986 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 189,986 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 181,842 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 173,135 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 168,671 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 164,301 miles

rear--discs-rusty

Pass 1 Oct 2009 160,072 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 161,172 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 155,846 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 149,573 miles

hand brake lever slightly high

Pass 25 Sep 2006 143,938 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 143,938 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2005 136,571 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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P685 KCA is a 1996 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P685 KCA, 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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P685 KCA is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 16 August 1996.

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