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P971 TGG

1996 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

200,357 mi
Last recorded200,357 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP971 TGG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2008 200,357 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 192,198 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 192,183 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 184,083 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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P971 TGG is a 1996 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P971 TGG, 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 P971 TGG registered?

P971 TGG is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 4 September 1996.

Is P971 TGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P971 TGG shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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