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P943 GKJ

1996 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,880 mi
Last recorded113,880 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP943 GKJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 113,880 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 112,518 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 110,947 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 109,490 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 108,002 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 106,744 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 106,744 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 105,440 miles

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

damp in os headlamp

fuel tank straps corroded

under body corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2009 104,066 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 102,550 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 102,545 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 101,417 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2007 101,417 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 97,674 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 97,674 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 93,232 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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P943 GKJ is a 1996 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P943 GKJ, 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 P943 GKJ registered?

P943 GKJ is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 5 August 1996.

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