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P198 HKN

1996 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,684 mi
Last recorded188,684 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP198 HKN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2013 188,684 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 180,641 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2010 178,058 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2009 175,719 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Feb 2009 175,669 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 205,618 miles

Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 168,630 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2006 159,240 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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P198 HKN is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue 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 P198 HKN, 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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P198 HKN is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 15 November 1996.

Is P198 HKN safe to buy?

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