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SIW 6846

1996 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

278,688 mi
Last recorded278,688 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIW 6846
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 278,688 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 278,662 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 277,466 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 277,466 miles

Fuel tank insecure straps broken ad one missing (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 274,681 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 269,999 miles

Offside Front wheel arch corroded but no sharp edges

Fail 16 Nov 2017 269,997 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 266,564 miles

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

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

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

rear silencer box corroded but not blowing

Pass 5 Nov 2015 264,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 254,593 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 6846 is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 6846, 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 SIW 6846 registered?

SIW 6846 is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 12 March 1996.

Is SIW 6846 safe to buy?

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