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P213 GWG

1996 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,171 mi
Last recorded66,171 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP213 GWG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 18 Sep 2025 66,171 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 53,261 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear reg plate deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2023 49,654 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 49,648 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 49,635 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 49,619 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 49,497 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 48,567 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 48,445 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 45,867 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 44,817 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 42,079 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 41,770 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 41,557 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2007 37,159 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 36,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P213 GWG is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P213 GWG, 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 P213 GWG registered?

P213 GWG is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 16 August 1996.

Is P213 GWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P213 GWG shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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