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P172 WGJ

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,304 mi
Last recorded71,304 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP172 WGJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 71,304 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 66,543 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 66,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 61,262 miles

both rear tyres ate on wear indicators

front brake pads look worn

front no plate water stained

oil warning light flashin on/off

Pass 18 May 2009 60,883 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 60,883 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2008 59,609 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2007 57,717 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 57,717 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 55,865 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 55,865 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

advise #front pads look worn, o/s/r tyre on wear indicators

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 WGJ is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P172 WGJ, 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 WGJ registered?

P172 WGJ is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P172 WGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P172 WGJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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