1996 Audi A4 1.8L Petrol · P797 TGA
1996 Audi A4 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1996. Recorded mileage 132,670 miles. MOT expired on 27 Oct 2007.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Oct 2007
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Feb 2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,670 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P797 TGA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2006
- 132,670 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P797 TGA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Audi A4 (P797 TGA) between November 2005 and October 2006.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 October 2006 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)”; “Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.
P797 TGA Mileage History
- 29/11/2005125,206 mi
- 06/12/2005125,419 mi+213 mi
- 24/10/2006132,698 mi+7,279 mi
- 28/10/2006132,670 mi-28 mi
Average of roughly 8,185 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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