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P234 PGP

1996 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

176,780 mi
Last recorded176,780 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP234 PGP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 176,780 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 176,780 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 167,154 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 167,149 miles

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

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

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 166,983 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 157,593 miles

Both front tyres worn low on the edges of there tread patterns.

Front brakediscs pitted.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brakediscs pitted/worn.

Fail 5 Sep 2014 157,461 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Both front tyres worn low on the edges of there tread patterns.

Front brakediscs pitted.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brakediscs pitted/worn.

Pass 11 Jul 2013 147,226 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 11 Jul 2013 147,721 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 21 Sep 2012 135,241 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 135,241 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 123,729 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2011 123,400 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2010 114,228 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 99,283 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 90,322 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 81,260 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front floor damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2006 74,298 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 67,934 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)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate discoloured

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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P234 PGP is a 1996 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P234 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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P234 PGP is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 12 September 1996.

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