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P974 SFU

1996 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,181 mi
Last recorded82,181 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP974 SFU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2011 82,181 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 82,181 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 77,332 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 72,535 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 69,080 miles

front no.plate crackes

parking brake traval

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust system detorating

front & rear suspension system coroding

front disc wear

Fail 25 Jul 2008 69,080 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

exhaust system detorating

front & rear suspension system coroding

front disc wear

front no.plate crackes

parking brake traval

Pass 25 Jul 2007 64,761 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 60,061 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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P974 SFU is a 1996 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P974 SFU, 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 P974 SFU registered?

P974 SFU is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P974 SFU safe to buy?

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