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P970 VFC

1996 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,982 mi
Last recorded166,982 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP970 VFC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2009 166,982 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 166,932 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 154,477 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 131,513 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 111,758 miles

slight play b oth rear wheel bearings †slight play osf c link †

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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P970 VFC is a 1996 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P970 VFC, 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 P970 VFC registered?

P970 VFC is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 9 August 1996.

Is P970 VFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P970 VFC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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