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P729 XFT

1996 Audi A4

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

195,570 mi
Last recorded195,570 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2016
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP729 XFT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2016 195,570 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 195,562 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 182,889 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 182,889 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 178,798 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 174,163 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 71,203 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 167,463 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 162,544 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 162,544 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 158,508 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 145,806 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 140,725 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 136,721 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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P729 XFT 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 71.4%.

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 P729 XFT, 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 P729 XFT registered?

P729 XFT is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 25 November 1996.

Is P729 XFT safe to buy?

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