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P176 PGP

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

104,963 mi
Last recorded104,963 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP176 PGP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 104,963 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint forward of wheel (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre starting to perrish on sidewall

Pass 7 Dec 2015 101,227 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 973,101 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 93,642 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 90,295 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 86,313 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 83,541 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 80,053 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 77,262 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 75,052 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 75,052 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 71,645 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 71,645 miles

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

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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P176 PGP is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P176 PGP, 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 P176 PGP registered?

P176 PGP is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 5 August 1996.

Is P176 PGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P176 PGP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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