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P224 PGP

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

143,501 mi
Last recorded143,501 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP224 PGP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2014 143,501 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 141,590 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 141,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 140,954 miles

rear brake discs worn

Pass 4 May 2010 139,729 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 139,726 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 135,140 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Dec 2008 135,130 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 126,941 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 126,937 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight mark in screen, n/s/r brake disc rusty

Pass 13 Nov 2006 123,292 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 123,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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P224 PGP is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 P224 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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P224 PGP is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 10 August 1996.

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