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P829 PGP

1996 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

206,741 mi
Last recorded206,741 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP829 PGP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2012 206,741 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 197,498 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 185,749 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 185,748 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 172,420 miles

rear number plate detiroted

slight play in o/s rear wheel

Fail 23 Apr 2009 172,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear number plate detiroted

slight play in o/s rear wheel

Pass 11 Apr 2008 160,341 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2008 160,341 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 145,832 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 145,828 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 132,877 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 132,860 miles

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

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

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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P829 PGP is a 1996 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P829 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P829 PGP registered?

P829 PGP is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 5 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P829 PGP shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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