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P286 GKM

1996 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

185,848 mi
Last recorded185,848 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2014
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP286 GKM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2014 185,848 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 169,548 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 161,369 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 154,091 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 147,552 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 138,848 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 126,940 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 118,136 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 106,220 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 87,804 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 87,804 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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P286 GKM is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P286 GKM, 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 P286 GKM registered?

P286 GKM is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 8 August 1996.

Is P286 GKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P286 GKM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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