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P730 KSX

1996 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

178,795 mi
Last recorded178,795 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP730 KSX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2013 178,795 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 167,931 miles

Both front brake discs rusted

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 159,457 miles

front brake discs worn.

Fail 23 Mar 2011 159,430 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

front brake discs worn.

wear/play in steering rack at near side.

Pass 23 Mar 2010 146,547 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 146,520 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 144,560 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 144,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 139,673 miles

play is present in the steering rack at its nearside inner joint.

Fail 15 Feb 2007 139,672 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

play is present in the steering rack at its nearside inner joint.

Pass 26 Jan 2006 127,426 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 127,338 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2005 118,772 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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P730 KSX is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green 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 P730 KSX, 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 P730 KSX registered?

P730 KSX is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P730 KSX safe to buy?

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