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P690 KCA

1996 Audi A4

White Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

167,437 mi
Last recorded167,437 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP690 KCA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 167,437 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 157,307 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 148,170 miles

play in the front suspension

Pass 18 Feb 2010 141,788 miles

clunk front n/s

front o/s tyre low tread just legal

play in the steering n/s just legal

play inthe brake reaction bushs

Pass 18 Feb 2009 131,514 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 18 Feb 2009 131,508 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 129,143 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 127,460 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 124,859 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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P690 KCA is a 1996 Audi A4 in White with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P690 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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What year was P690 KCA registered?

P690 KCA is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P690 KCA safe to buy?

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