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P972 NWX

1996 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2009

unable to check rear seat belts due to amount of bags inside

Pass 19 Nov 2008

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2008

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Nov 2007

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Nov 2007

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2006

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2005

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

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

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 NWX is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NWX, 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 NWX registered?

P972 NWX is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 27 August 1996.

Is P972 NWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P972 NWX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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