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P838 EST

1996 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

213,416 mi
Last recorded213,416 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP838 EST
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 213,416 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 213,416 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 210,783 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 206,943 miles

all brake pipes corroded

exhaust repaired

Fail 27 Jul 2011 206,941 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

all brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 May 2009 201,557 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 194,462 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 186,273 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 175,314 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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P838 EST is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 P838 EST, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P838 EST registered?

P838 EST is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 15 November 1996.

Is P838 EST safe to buy?

The MOT history for P838 EST shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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