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P727 COM

1996 Audi A4

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

193,068 mi
Last recorded193,068 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP727 COM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 193,068 miles

Oil leak

All four tyres perishing.

Front shock absorbers soft.

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 186,382 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2013 183,443 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 178,810 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 170,221 miles

Oil leak

n/s door mirror cracked

n/s rear tyre perished

rear brake discs slightly pitted and scored

Fail 10 Nov 2011 169,963 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s door mirror cracked

n/s rear tyre perished

rear brake discs slightly pitted and scored

Pass 17 Nov 2010 161,720 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

number plate lights dim

Pass 1 Oct 2009 155,463 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 155,463 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 148,270 miles

Both rear wheel bearings have play

Pass 11 Sep 2007 140,549 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 132,457 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 124,953 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 124,953 miles

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

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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P727 COM is a 1996 Audi A4 in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P727 COM, 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 P727 COM registered?

P727 COM is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P727 COM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P727 COM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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