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P746 FKR

1996 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

203,133 mi
Last recorded203,133 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP746 FKR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 203,133 miles

nearside front outer c/v joint worn

nearside rear suspension bush slightly worn

rear number plate slight water damage

slight wiper mark on front screen

Fail 24 Oct 2013 203,058 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear number plate slight water damage

slight wiper mark on front screen

Pass 2 Nov 2012 198,286 miles

long hand brake travel

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Fail 2 Nov 2012 198,286 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

long hand brake travel

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Nov 2011 193,419 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine slight oil leak

rear brakes slightly uneven on applicaion

Fail 2 Nov 2011 193,418 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine slight oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2010 188,532 miles

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

rear number plate slight water damage

Pass 3 Nov 2010 188,532 miles

rear number plate slight water damage

Pass 4 Nov 2009 183,865 miles

front brake pads approx 60% worn

long hand brake travel

slight water damage rear number plate

nearside rear stop light wrong wattage

Fail 30 Oct 2009 183,820 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

front brake pads approx 60% worn

long hand brake travel

slight water damage rear number plate

nearside rear stop light wrong wattage

Pass 6 Nov 2008 177,346 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 167,334 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 167,334 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 156,324 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 148,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 148,948 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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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P746 FKR is a 1996 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P746 FKR, 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 P746 FKR registered?

P746 FKR is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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