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P38 UDG

1996 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

229,612 mi
Last recorded229,612 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP38 UDG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2021 229,612 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 227,882 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 225,851 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 224,150 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 222,902 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 222,165 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 220,947 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 216,685 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 205,896 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 200,151 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 197,806 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 193,153 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Aug 2008 189,809 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2006 180,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 180,697 miles

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

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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P38 UDG is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P38 UDG, 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 P38 UDG registered?

P38 UDG is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 12 September 1996.

Is P38 UDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P38 UDG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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