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P26 KVX

1996 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

201,945 mi
Last recorded201,945 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP26 KVX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 201,945 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 194,474 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres close to limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 194,322 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres close to limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 184,621 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front caliper retainer clip missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front caliper retainer clip missing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 184,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front caliper retainer clip missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front caliper retainer clip missing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 173,669 miles

Front both front caliper retainer clip missing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge (dangerous) (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear coil springs sitting off center

smell of diesel under bonnet

under tray partly insecure

Fail 17 Mar 2023 173,385 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating discs badly corroded (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear control bush debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminating (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge (dangerous) (5.2.3 (e))

both rear coil springs sitting off center

smell of diesel under bonnet

under tray partly insecure

Pass 11 Apr 2022 162,257 miles

brake fluid looks dark

Fail 1 Apr 2022 162,257 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation n/s less then o/s (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole in gator (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very low, however n/s/r pads look new. (DANGEROUS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

brake fluid looks dark

Pass 9 Apr 2021 154,172 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 154,151 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 144,918 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 144,918 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2017 131,962 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 131,812 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 125,508 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 125,508 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 121,466 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 111,958 miles

front brake discs are slightly worn and lipped..

Pass 10 Jul 2009 107,026 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 90,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2007 90,150 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 78,211 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 69,346 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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P26 KVX is a 1996 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 131,704 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P26 KVX, 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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What year was P26 KVX registered?

P26 KVX is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 16 September 1996.

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