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P218 DAJ

1996 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

152,384 mi
Last recorded152,384 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP218 DAJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 152,384 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 148,078 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 144,224 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 144,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Front mounting rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 138,186 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 134,244 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 130,059 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 127,299 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 124,080 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 119,121 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 114,683 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

tyres slightly perished

Fail 1 Sep 2017 114,863 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

tyres slightly perished

Pass 22 Aug 2016 107,645 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 96,782 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 89,964 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 89,964 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 82,041 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 81,994 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 77,153 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 73,221 miles

Slight play and a light knock detected in the steering column lightly moving steering wheel side to side

Fail 25 Aug 2011 73,191 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 68,794 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 65,449 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 60,780 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 56,998 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 53,482 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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P218 DAJ is a 1996 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 P218 DAJ, 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 P218 DAJ registered?

P218 DAJ is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 13 September 1996.

Is P218 DAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P218 DAJ shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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