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P838 LNA

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

160,664 mi
Last recorded160,664 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP838 LNA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2014 160,664 miles

Exhaust rear sections corroded.

Rear brake disc's worn & corroded.

n/s/r suspension coil spring corroded.

Pass 15 Feb 2013 154,191 miles

Exhaust system corroded & blowing at front section.

Fail 15 Feb 2013 154,191 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust system corroded & blowing at front section.

Pass 23 Feb 2012 145,605 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 145,411 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 136,011 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 136,010 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 126,177 miles

Rear brake disc's worn & corroded.

Fail 23 Feb 2010 126,175 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Heavy oil leaks.

Rear brake disc's worn & corroded.

n/s outer driveshaft gaitor cracked.

Pass 26 Feb 2009 116,272 miles

Both driveshaft gaitors cracked.

Front brakes out of balance.(24%)

Oil leak from engine.

Rear brake disc's worn & corroded.

o/s/r coil spring corroded.

Fail 25 Feb 2009 116,271 miles

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

Both driveshaft gaitors cracked.

Front brakes out of balance.(24%)

Oil leak from engine.

Rear brake disc's worn & corroded.

Pass 22 Feb 2008 110,723 miles

Rear silencer mount broken.Both driveshaft gaitors cracked.

Pass 27 Feb 2007 100,823 miles

All advises realating to brake components are well worn,please take note!

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2007 100,823 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All advises realating to brake components are well worn,please take note!

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 90,998 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 90,998 miles

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

Front brake discs worn and corroded.

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 LNA is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P838 LNA, 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 LNA registered?

P838 LNA is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 18 October 1996.

Is P838 LNA safe to buy?

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