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P734 AAW

1996 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

287,366 mi
Last recorded287,366 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP734 AAW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2010 287,366 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 287,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 284,787 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2007 284,786 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2007 266,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 May 2007 266,603 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 239,399 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 239,397 miles

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

Nearside Front rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 216,983 miles

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

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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P734 AAW is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 P734 AAW, 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 P734 AAW registered?

P734 AAW is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 13 August 1996.

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