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P828 SMW

1996 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

107,338 mi
Last recorded107,338 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP828 SMW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 107,338 miles

Offside Rear lens broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 107,338 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers perished (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lens broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 100,013 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front both front tyres have slight wear outer edge

Offside Rear lens is broken

Rear both rear tyres are cracking center of tread

Pass 11 Oct 2019 91,926 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 85,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 85,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 85,703 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 84,566 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 83,519 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 83,519 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 82,256 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 82,256 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 76,653 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 72,343 miles

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

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

front brake discs in poor condion on inner faces - recommend replacement next brake pad change

Fail 14 Oct 2011 72,343 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs in poor condion on inner faces - recommend replacement next brake pad change

Pass 5 Oct 2010 67,802 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 67,802 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside rear tyre wearing low in centre of tread

Pass 5 Oct 2009 64,131 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front brake discs deteriorated on inner braking surfaces - recommend replacement next pad change

nearside rear indicator lamp lens cracked

offside rear tyre wearing low on tread and side walls badly cracked

Fail 5 Oct 2009 64,131 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front brake discs deteriorated on inner braking surfaces - recommend replacement next pad change

nearside rear indicator lamp lens cracked

offside rear tyre wearing low on tread and side walls badly cracked

Pass 11 Sep 2008 60,269 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2008 60,269 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 56,133 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 52,000 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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P828 SMW is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 P828 SMW, 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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P828 SMW is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 31 October 1996.

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