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P383 CTF

1996 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP383 CTF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2012
Fail 10 Sep 2012

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

child seats fitted to rear

front brake hoses deteriorating

Pass 10 Sep 2011 144,761 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 144,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

child seat fitted to n/s/r

front brake discs ridged

n/s/f tyre on limit

rear brake discs corroding

rear brakes out of balance

rear number plate in poor condition

some play in top steering column mount

Pass 15 Sep 2010 135,217 miles

play in n/s steering rack on limit

rear brake discs ridged

Fail 14 Sep 2010 135,215 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

play in n/s steering rack on limit

rear brake discs ridged

Pass 16 Sep 2009 120,293 miles

engine oil leak

roughness in steering

Pass 13 Aug 2008 104,803 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 104,803 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil leak

exhaust system rusty

nearside front tyre worn very low on outer edge of tread early replacement advised

Pass 8 Aug 2007 94,860 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 18 Aug 2006 89,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 89,466 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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P383 CTF is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P383 CTF, 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 P383 CTF registered?

P383 CTF is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 14 August 1996.

Is P383 CTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P383 CTF shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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