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P383 DFP

1996 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

250,950 mi
Last recorded250,950 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 250,950 miles

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 31 Jul 2015 247,282 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 243,306 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 243,301 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 239,434 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 232,222 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 224,516 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 224,516 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 213,328 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 213,242 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 196,034 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 180,055 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 174,055 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 168,607 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 DFP is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P383 DFP, 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 DFP registered?

P383 DFP is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 10 August 1996.

Is P383 DFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P383 DFP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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