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P23 VRG

1996 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

157,783 mi
Last recorded157,783 miles
Recorded on2 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP23 VRG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2013 157,783 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 157,783 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 153,157 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2011 150,663 miles

Front bumper insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 18 Mar 2010 148,055 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in rear tyre

Rear bumper insecure

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 Apr 2009 144,380 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Apr 2008 140,667 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 135,562 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 132,190 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WALL CRACKED

non obligatory mirror damaged

oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2005 125,340 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 125,340 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P23 VRG is a 1996 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P23 VRG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P23 VRG registered?

P23 VRG is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P23 VRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P23 VRG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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