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P292 GWG

1996 Audi A4

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

253,397 mi
Last recorded253,397 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP292 GWG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 253,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp unit loose

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 253,395 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp unit loose

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 242,140 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside front and offside front brake hose (3.6.B.4d)

Damage to offside lower windscreen. Outside of swept area

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive nearside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 242,140 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside front and offside front brake hose (3.6.B.4d)

Damage to offside lower windscreen. Outside of swept area

Headlamp aim too low nearside and offside (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working offside (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive nearside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 231,411 miles

front discs worn

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 25 Aug 2015 231,249 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint rear suspension arm (2.5.B.2a)

engine oil leaks

front discs worn

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/f indicator pale

Fail 29 Aug 2014 220,750 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2014 220,750 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2013 211,622 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 211,468 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 206,631 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 201,651 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 201,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s and n/s mirror glasses are held in by tape

rear discs are rusty and in poor condition

Pass 29 Apr 2010 184,674 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 184,674 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 172,983 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 172,853 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2008 160,179 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 160,158 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2007 148,565 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 148,565 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 136,355 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 136,355 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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P292 GWG is a 1996 Audi A4 in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 P292 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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P292 GWG is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 19 August 1996.

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