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P97 CVJ

1996 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

143,813 mi
Last recorded143,813 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP97 CVJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2013 143,813 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 132,359 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2012 132,358 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 120,015 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 107,781 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 95,040 miles

N/S/R seat belt visually checked child seat fitted at time of test

O/S/F tyre soon

Rear discs slight corrosion and wear

Fail 21 Nov 2009 95,040 miles

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

N/S & O/S rear outer brake pads soon

N/S/R seat belt visually checked child seat fitted at time of test

O/S/F tyre soon

Rear discs slight corrosion and wear

Pass 30 Oct 2008 79,883 miles

ns/os front bottom arm ball joints very slight play

rear number plate perishing

Pass 13 Nov 2007 70,090 miles

Adv - Rear number plate in slight poor condition

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 57,463 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 46,779 miles

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

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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P97 CVJ is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P97 CVJ, 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 P97 CVJ registered?

P97 CVJ is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 2 December 1996.

Is P97 CVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P97 CVJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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