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P837 TVG

1996 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

258,979 mi
Last recorded258,979 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2014
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP837 TVG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2014 258,979 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 238,970 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 238,968 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 223,548 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 223,545 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 209,368 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 209,368 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 194,403 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2010 194,403 miles

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2009 175,127 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 163,647 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 153,562 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 153,562 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 143,610 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in both rear wheel bearings..

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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P837 TVG is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 P837 TVG, 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 P837 TVG registered?

P837 TVG is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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