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P202 PGP

1996 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,153 mi
Last recorded145,153 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2015
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP202 PGP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2015 145,153 miles

one element of high level stop light not working

slight dampness near side of steerimg rack

Fail 22 Jan 2015 145,153 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

one element of high level stop light not working

slight dampness near side of steerimg rack

Pass 12 Feb 2014 143,413 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 141,782 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 139,888 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 16 Feb 2012 139,888 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Feb 2011 138,423 miles

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

off side rear tyre sidewall perished

Fail 8 Feb 2011 138,422 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

off side rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 19 Feb 2010 136,215 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Feb 2010 136,215 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

one element of high level stop light not working

Pass 12 Feb 2009 132,749 miles

Battery insecure

one element of high level stop light not working

Pass 1 Feb 2008 128,154 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 128,154 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

engine undertray insecure

Pass 15 Feb 2007 123,862 miles

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

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

front number plate slightly faded

Fail 15 Feb 2007 123,862 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front number plate slightly faded

Pass 15 Feb 2006 118,557 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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P202 PGP is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P202 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 P202 PGP registered?

P202 PGP is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 26 November 1996.

Is P202 PGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P202 PGP shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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