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P186 DCF

1996 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,395 mi
Last recorded173,395 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP186 DCF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2011 173,395 miles

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres getting low on tread

both rear tyres going out of shape badly

Pass 30 Nov 2011 173,395 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread

both rear tyres going out of shape badly

Pass 24 Nov 2010 165,734 miles

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 24 Nov 2009 157,845 miles

all tyres very low on tread

front brake pads low

Fail 24 Nov 2009 157,845 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

all tyres very low on tread

front brake pads low

Pass 30 Oct 2008 148,834 miles

slight play in n/s/f wishbone joints

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 11 Oct 2007 140,198 miles

both front tyres just legal

Pass 1 Nov 2006 134,676 miles

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

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

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

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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P186 DCF is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P186 DCF, 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 P186 DCF registered?

P186 DCF is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 24 September 1996.

Is P186 DCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P186 DCF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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