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P725 SGK

1996 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

267,253 mi
Last recorded267,253 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP725 SGK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2013 267,253 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 258,846 miles

Oil leak

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2011 250,123 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 244,295 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 244,268 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside reaer disc corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2009 237,881 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 237,877 miles

Nearside Inner brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 217,452 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 217,417 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 190,470 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2007 189,866 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 163,472 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 162,919 miles

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

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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P725 SGK is a 1996 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P725 SGK, 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 P725 SGK registered?

P725 SGK is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P725 SGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P725 SGK shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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