MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
222,305 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
brake warning light lit on dash
handbrake lever has little reserve travel †
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P179 PGP is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P179 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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P179 PGP is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 23 July 1996.
Is P179 PGP safe to buy?
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