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P829 KHE

1996 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests32 (17 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate53.1%

Mileage

289,883 mi
Last recorded289,883 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP829 KHE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 15 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 289,883 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside track rod end has slight play where mounted on to steering arm

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 289,822 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users Blue smoke (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside track rod end has slight play where mounted on to steering arm

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 282,045 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 281,721 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit of 1.20 applied (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central exhaust clamp deteriorated/broken

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 273,865 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 273,762 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn as marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached drop link upper bolt loose. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 264,560 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 264,340 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked with yellow chalk. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 251,687 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 251,638 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front outer as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer , rear as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 241,022 miles

Exhaust blow at turbo area.

N/S/F Tyre damaged on the outer side wall.

O/S Outer CV gaiter deteriorated.

O/S/R Tyre worn close to legal limit.

Fail 4 Oct 2017 240,975 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust blow at turbo area.

N/S/F Tyre damaged on the outer side wall.

O/S Outer CV gaiter deteriorated.

O/S/R Tyre worn close to legal limit.

Pass 27 Sep 2016 230,116 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 230,115 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 223,629 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 213,739 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 213,739 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 203,462 miles

both front brake discs show signs of distortion.

both rear brake discs badly corroded.

offside rear tyre worn to wear indicators.

Fail 8 May 2013 203,462 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

both front brake discs show signs of distortion.

both rear brake discs badly corroded.

offside rear tyre worn to wear indicators.

Pass 17 May 2012 193,529 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 193,529 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 183,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear discs worn

Fail 7 Feb 2011 183,859 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear discs worn

Pass 18 Feb 2010 177,348 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2010 177,348 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 170,302 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2008 170,301 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2007 163,621 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust pipe rusty

Pass 4 Dec 2007 163,621 miles

exhaust pipe rusty

Pass 4 Dec 2006 155,886 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 148,800 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 148,800 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P829 KHE is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.1%.

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 P829 KHE, 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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P829 KHE is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 21 November 1996.

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