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P728 ESO

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

144,950 mi
Last recorded144,950 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP728 ESO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 144,950 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 139,270 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to centre exhaust

Fail 27 Oct 2014 128,494 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 128,494 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 124,265 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 120,599 miles

rear discs corroded slightly

Pass 8 Apr 2011 99,259 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 99,258 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 94,718 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 89,506 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 32,140 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 83,837 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 78,697 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 72,117 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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P728 ESO is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol 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 P728 ESO, 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 P728 ESO registered?

P728 ESO is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P728 ESO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P728 ESO 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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