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P138 JRP

1971 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

172,355 mi
Last recorded172,355 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 1971 Audi A4126,284 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP138 JRP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2013 172,355 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/r & o/s/r bump stops split

no plate lights dim

o/s/r light cluster cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2012 168,431 miles

chipped screen in zone A just meets criteria

general age and wear to rear suspension bushes

n/s/f shock lower bush showing signs of wear

Fail 23 Mar 2012 168,430 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

chipped screen in zone A just meets criteria

general age and wear to rear suspension bushes

n/s/f shock lower bush showing signs of wear

Pass 16 Mar 2011 166,626 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front upper wishbones slight cracking

exhaust rusty

Fail 9 Mar 2011 16,661 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

both front upper wishbone rubbers slight cracking

exhaust rusty

Pass 16 Mar 2010 163,604 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 158,814 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 154,845 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 150,154 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 140,620 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 140,620 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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P138 JRP is a 1971 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1971 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 126,284 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P138 JRP, 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 55 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 P138 JRP registered?

P138 JRP is a 1971 Audi A4, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is P138 JRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P138 JRP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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