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P386 KKL

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

122,711 mi
Last recorded122,711 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP386 KKL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2012 122,711 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 118,735 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

lip on front brake discs and corrosion on rears

oil light flashing plenty oil showing on dip stick

part of throtle pedel missing

rear diff oil leaks

Fail 21 Apr 2011 118,731 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

lip on front brake discs and corrosion on rears

oil light flashing plenty oil showing on dip stick

part of throtle pedel missing

rear diff oil leaks

Pass 22 Apr 2010 114,880 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

corrosion on brake discs

knock from front suspension

nearside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

oil light flashing,plenty oil in engine

slight play in steering rack

stone chip on screen

Fail 22 Apr 2010 114,880 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

corrosion on brake discs

knock from front suspension

nearside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

oil light flashing,plenty oil in engine

slight play in steering rack

stone chip on screen

Fail 24 Oct 2008 110,033 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 110,033 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 105,733 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2007 105,731 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2006 95,090 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 95,090 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 92,318 miles

please refer to advices issued at time of failuer

Fail 13 Oct 2005 92,171 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Large upper engine cover fitted testers vision impared

Rear disc pads wearing thin

Rear suspension bushs poor

Slight damage to floor

nearside front bottom ball joint has slight play

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

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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P386 KKL is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 P386 KKL, 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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P386 KKL is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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