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P97 OCV

1996 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

203,255 mi
Last recorded203,255 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP97 OCV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 203,255 miles

Engine cover fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2016 203,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Engine cover fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2015 193,069 miles

front windscreen chipped

Pass 30 Jul 2014 179,132 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 164,361 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 150,041 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 132,221 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 118,226 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 114,118 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 108,303 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 108,303 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 103,372 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 95,822 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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P97 OCV is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OCV, 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.

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What year was P97 OCV registered?

P97 OCV is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 7 August 1996.

Is P97 OCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P97 OCV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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