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P138 NRT

1996 Audi A4

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

239,771 mi
Last recorded239,771 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP138 NRT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 239,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 237,485 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

rear beam corroded,n/s/r wheel bearing noisey,

Fail 5 Aug 2015 237,485 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

rear beam corroded,n/s/r wheel bearing noisey,

Pass 12 Aug 2014 232,639 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

both wipers poor and split but clears screen ok,o/s numberplate light dim,o/s/f headlight loose,o/s/f corner bumper loose,rear beam corroded.

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey.

Pass 1 Aug 2013 226,089 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

o/s headlight bracket broken,rear beam corroded,exhaust centre box corroded, fuel tank straps corroded.

o/s/f top wishbone ball joints has slight play

Fail 1 Aug 2013 226,089 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

o/s headlight bracket broken,rear beam corroded,exhaust centre box corroded, fuel tank straps corroded.

Pass 2 Aug 2012 220,638 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 213,642 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 207,127 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 201,652 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 197,352 miles

Power steering fluid @ min.Bumper and wing n/s/f minor impact damage.

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

Rear axle beam corroded.All front upper suspension arm bushes slightly perished.Fuel tank straps corroded.Rear shock dust covers perished and split.

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Aug 2008 197,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering fluid @ min.Bumper and wing n/s/f minor impact damage.

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

Rear axle beam corroded.All front upper suspension arm bushes slightly perished.Fuel tank straps corroded.Rear shock dust covers perished and split.

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 192,434 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Minor damage to front bumper nearside.Fuel tank straps corroded.

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2006 186,853 miles

Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Minor impact damage to wing and bumper nearside front.Rear shock dustcovers perished and split.Tank straps corroded.

Nearside front shock lower mounting bush has slight movent.

Rear beam axle mount bushes starting to seperate.

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 NRT is a 1996 Audi A4 in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P138 NRT, 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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P138 NRT is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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