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P942 KWK

1996 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,653 mi
Last recorded117,653 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP942 KWK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2012 117,653 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 115,159 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 110,212 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 110,160 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 102,814 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 102,695 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 92,794 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 92,794 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 89,263 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 89,260 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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P942 KWK is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P942 KWK, 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 P942 KWK registered?

P942 KWK is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 12 December 1996.

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