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P944 KWK

1996 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

185,506 mi
Last recorded185,506 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP944 KWK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2018 185,506 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen No kick up of beam. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion to brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp pulse when hazards/indicators on (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front wheel arch liner loose, not obstructing wheel movement.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion to brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp pulse when hazards/indicators on (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective movement in rear exhaust hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 181,966 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 179,265 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Dec 2015 175,711 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 175,711 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 171,405 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 171,406 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 166,034 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

dust boot missing from nearside rear shock absorber.

wipers smear slightly.

Pass 24 Oct 2012 161,394 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside and nearside rear flexi brake hoses,ferrules have surface corrosion.

Pass 6 Oct 2011 156,349 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

surface corrosion on offside front to rear brake pipe at joint with flexi hose at rear.

Pass 5 Oct 2010 151,013 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 144,919 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

frnt number plate damaged and rear plate starting to de-laminate.

small split in nearside wiper rubber

Pass 8 Oct 2008 138,410 miles

front number plate cracked

rear number plate slightly delaminated

Pass 12 Oct 2007 131,349 miles

Battery insecure

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 123,224 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 115,500 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 115,232 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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P944 KWK is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P944 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.

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What year was P944 KWK registered?

P944 KWK is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 15 October 1996.

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