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P197 JWK

1996 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,058 mi
Last recorded89,058 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP197 JWK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2011 89,058 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

ns tre boot split

nsf tyre worn on edge

pas pipes damp

rear plate cond

srs light on

Pass 14 Jan 2011 85,846 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 14 Jan 2011 85,846 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 23 Jan 2010 83,803 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

unable to open nearside rear door from inside the vehicle

Fail 16 Jan 2010 83,971 miles

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

rear number plate deteriorated

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

unable to open nearside rear door from inside the vehicle

Pass 10 Jan 2009 80,348 miles

ns rack slight play rear plate condition osf wheel slight binding

Pass 12 Jan 2008 77,798 miles

REAR PLATE SOON SCREEN DAMAGE OSF TYRE VALVE TRAPPED BEHIND WHEEL TRIM

Fail 12 Jan 2008 77,797 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

REAR PLATE SOON SCREEN DAMAGE OSF TYRE VALVE TRAPPED BEHIND WHEEL TRIM

Pass 23 Jan 2007 74,097 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 74,097 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Nov 2005 70,796 miles

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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P197 JWK is a 1996 Audi A4 in Grey 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 P197 JWK, 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 P197 JWK registered?

P197 JWK is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 12 September 1996.

Is P197 JWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P197 JWK 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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