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P196 NAV

1997 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP196 NAV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014

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Fail 7 Nov 2014

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 15 May 2013 182,461 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 182,461 miles

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

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

front tyres low on tread 3mm

nsf door mirror glass smashed

rear tyre walls starting to crack

Pass 18 Apr 2012 178,936 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 178,915 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all 4 tyres showing perishing on sidewall

Pass 16 Feb 2011 174,299 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 174,299 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cut on n/s/r outer wall

Pass 25 Feb 2010 170,332 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 170,332 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 12 Dec 2008 166,370 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 162,664 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 156,050 miles

front nearside brake disc starting to corrode

nsf tyre close to limits 2mm

slight lift in nsf bottom ball joint

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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P196 NAV is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P196 NAV, 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.

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What year was P196 NAV registered?

P196 NAV is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 22 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P196 NAV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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