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P769 SGT

1996 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,510 mi
Last recorded165,510 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP769 SGT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 165,510 miles

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Fail 7 Oct 2015 165,510 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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Pass 26 Sep 2014 150,889 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 131,570 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

both rack gaiters showing signs of leakage

main beam flasher inoperative

o/s headlight lens cracked

rear discs corroded

rear no. plate deteriorating

various oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Pass 18 Sep 2013 131,570 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both rack gaiters showing signs of leakage

main beam flasher inoperative

o/s headlight lens cracked

rear discs corroded

rear no. plate deteriorating

various oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Fail 13 Sep 2012 127,128 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 127,128 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 123,212 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 118,856 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 117,161 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 114,075 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 114,075 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 112,037 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2006 107,881 miles

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

Oil leak

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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P769 SGT is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue 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 P769 SGT, 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 P769 SGT registered?

P769 SGT is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 29 November 1996.

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