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SIW 5034

1996 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

148,811 mi
Last recorded148,811 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIW 5034
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 148,811 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

center exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2016 147,065 miles

Centre Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2015 144,624 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to rear axle and front subframe

osf brake pipe corroded

unable to check rear seatbelts due to child seats been fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2014 140,638 miles

corrosion to brake hose ferrules

slight play in steering colum

Pass 11 Nov 2013 137,475 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to brake hose ferrules

Fail 11 Nov 2013 137,475 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to brake hose ferrules

Pass 23 Oct 2012 134,027 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 131,383 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 128,741 miles

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

corrosion to rear brake discs (pads ok)

Fail 29 Oct 2010 128,741 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to rear brake discs (pads ok)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 126,475 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 122,078 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 117,283 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 117,283 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

n/s/f outer cv gaiter small hole

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 15 Nov 2006 112,116 miles

slight play o/s/f trck rod end

Pass 15 Nov 2005 106,260 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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SIW 5034 is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SIW 5034, 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 SIW 5034 registered?

SIW 5034 is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is SIW 5034 safe to buy?

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