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P172 GNA

1997 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

208,502 mi
Last recorded208,502 miles
Recorded on3 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP172 GNA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2011 208,502 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 203,202 miles

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn/wearing

corrosion on brake hose ferrules

corrosion on coil springs

front number plate cracked

fuel tank straps corroded

nearside front indicator becoming discoloured

offside outer c.v gaitor perished

offside rear flexi brake hose slightly twisted

offside rear shock absorber sleeve split and nearside rear sleeve missing

rear exhaust hanger split/splitting

some corrosion on exhaust

some corrosion on floor

some damage to radiator fins

some oil around engine area

some/slight corrosion on brake discs

some/slight play/movement felt in nearside front and both rear wheel bearings

Pass 27 Apr 2009 196,308 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 185,735 miles

fuel leak off pipes leaking

nsf mirror glass has slight movement

Pass 4 May 2007 168,794 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 168,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2006 155,286 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 155,126 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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 GNA is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 129,309 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 P172 GNA, 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 29 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 P172 GNA registered?

P172 GNA is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 15 May 1997.

Is P172 GNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P172 GNA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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