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P827 PWX

1996 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

200,633 mi
Last recorded200,633 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP827 PWX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 200,633 miles

n/s outer sill damaged

Fail 25 Oct 2016 200,539 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower shock absorber mounting (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower shock absorber mounting (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 26 Oct 2015 182,311 miles

Nearside Front Lower slight lift in ball joint

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

hand brake travel

Pass 28 Jun 2014 172,326 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 161,444 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 132,372 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 144,773 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 144,758 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 141,138 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 14,138 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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 Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 136,837 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 136,563 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 128,060 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 128,050 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 119,940 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 111,121 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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P827 PWX is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P827 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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P827 PWX is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 25 October 1996.

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