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GWY 5T

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

200,414 mi
Last recorded200,414 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2014
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWY 5T
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2014 200,414 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 188,134 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 177,862 miles

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

rear n/plate poor condition

Fail 12 Sep 2012 177,837 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

pas pump noisy

rear n/plate poor condition

Pass 3 Sep 2011 171,888 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 171,874 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 171,859 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 167,216 miles

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 26 Aug 2009 158,054 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 152,084 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 151,760 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 151,760 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 148,918 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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GWY 5T is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GWY 5T, 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 GWY 5T registered?

GWY 5T is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 12 September 1996.

Is GWY 5T safe to buy?

The MOT history for GWY 5T shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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