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P876 SNV

1997 Audi A4

Brown Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

224,298 mi
Last recorded224,298 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP876 SNV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2011 224,298 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 224,298 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 206,031 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 182,566 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 165,958 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2008 165,958 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2007 148,834 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 129,971 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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P876 SNV is a 1997 Audi A4 in Brown with a 1,896cc diesel 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 P876 SNV, 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 P876 SNV registered?

P876 SNV is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 4 July 1997.

Is P876 SNV safe to buy?

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