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P715 TGA

1996 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

242,902 mi
Last recorded242,902 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP715 TGA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2011 242,902 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 236,865 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 236,864 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 226,832 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 213,895 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 200,382 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 190,387 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 172,691 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 172,403 miles

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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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P715 TGA is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P715 TGA, 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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What year was P715 TGA registered?

P715 TGA is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 20 August 1996.

Is P715 TGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P715 TGA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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