MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,378 miAbove average mileage for this year
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N/S Rear tyre pressure low
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
N/S Rear tyre pressure low
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
front brake pads may be wearing thin
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
front brake pads may be wearing thin
rear brake discs started to corrode
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
rear brake discs started to corrode
Lift becoming apparent in joint on nearside front lower suspension front arm.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Outer skin of centre silencer box deteriorating.
Slight wear becoming apparent in joint on offside front top suspension front arm.
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Lift becoming apparent in joint on nearside front lower suspension front arm.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Outer skin of centre silencer box deteriorating.
Slight wear becoming apparent in joint on offside front top suspension front arm.
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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P196 RPW is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 P196 RPW, 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 RPW registered?
P196 RPW is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 21 March 1997.
Is P196 RPW safe to buy?
The MOT history for P196 RPW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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