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P296 RNO

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

190,829 mi
Last recorded190,829 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP296 RNO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2011 190,829 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 186,840 miles

n/s/r axle bush starting to split

both front tyres on 3 mm

middle exhaust box outer skin corroding

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge & nail in tread

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 20 Jul 2009 182,924 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 178,241 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 178,205 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 172,322 miles

Rear brake pads wearing low.

Slight play on both rear wheel bearings.

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 166,419 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 166,293 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside 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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P296 RNO is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 129,309 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 P296 RNO, 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 29 years old, this Audi A4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P296 RNO registered?

P296 RNO is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 12 June 1997.

Is P296 RNO safe to buy?

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