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P172 GKK

1996 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

227,683 mi
Last recorded227,683 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP172 GKK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 227,683 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 227,683 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 204,230 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 204,224 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 185,755 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 185,746 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 170,842 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 170,842 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 161,253 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 161,253 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 156,707 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 149,156 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 144,782 miles

SLIGHT BLUE SMOKE FROM EXH==FR DISCS WORN==REAR DISC INNER FACES CORRODED==REAR NO PLATE POOR==FR TYRES LOW2MM/3MM==PLAY IN NSF FROMT BALL JOINT RECC REPLACE

Fail 27 Oct 2006 139,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

REAR DISCS WORN/CORRODING==AXLE BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT/PERISH==SLIGHT LIFT NSF FR BALL JOINT==REAR SHOCKS SLIGHTLY SOFT

Pass 27 Oct 2006 139,082 miles

REAR DISCS WORN/CORRODING==AXLE BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT/PERISH==SLIGHT LIFT NSF FR BALL JOINT==REAR SHOCKS SLIGHTLY SOFT

Pass 20 Oct 2005 131,733 miles

ALL4 TYRES LOW ON TREAD RECC REPLACEMENT==

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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P172 GKK is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 131,704 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P172 GKK, 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 P172 GKK registered?

P172 GKK is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 16 November 1996.

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