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P845 CAY

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

149,131 mi
Last recorded149,131 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP845 CAY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 149,131 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 143,271 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 140,815 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 138,126 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 May 2010 133,935 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 130,741 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 130,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 125,429 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 125,426 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 121,910 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 121,904 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive 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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P845 CAY is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P845 CAY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P845 CAY registered?

P845 CAY is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 13 December 1996.

Is P845 CAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P845 CAY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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