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P972 LAC

1996 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,265 mi
Last recorded169,265 miles
Recorded on3 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP972 LAC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2014 169,265 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 169,225 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2013 145,704 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 145,688 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 137,304 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 127,532 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 119,337 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 110,315 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 100,001 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 90,932 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 90,680 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2006 82,264 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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P972 LAC is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P972 LAC, 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 P972 LAC registered?

P972 LAC is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 5 November 1996.

Is P972 LAC safe to buy?

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