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P730 PWX

1996 Audi A4

Green Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2011
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

105,286 mi
Last recorded105,286 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP730 PWX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2010 105,286 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2010 105,286 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2009 99,830 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 99,778 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 96,471 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 96,471 miles

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Fail 17 Jul 2007 94,250 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 94,250 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 93,974 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Fail 15 Jun 2006 93,706 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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 PWX is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 PWX, 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 PWX registered?

P730 PWX is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 9 August 1996.

Is P730 PWX safe to buy?

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