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P838 LNH

1971 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

24,523 mi
Last recorded24,523 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2014
Typical for 1971 Audi A4126,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP838 LNH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2014 24,523 miles

all brake pipes starting to corrode

bumper replaced

centre heat shield loose

suspension bushes getting tired

Fail 21 Jan 2014 242,526 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all brake pipes starting to corrode

bumper replaced

centre heat shield loose

suspension bushes getting tired

Pass 4 Jan 2013 223,292 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 220,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake discs corroded front and rear

Pass 10 Jan 2011 220,796 miles

brake discs corroded front and rear

Pass 25 Jan 2010 215,042 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 205,600 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 181,281 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 181,281 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 169,124 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 LNH is a 1971 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1971 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 126,284 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 LNH, 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 55 years old, this Audi A4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P838 LNH registered?

P838 LNH is a 1971 Audi A4, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is P838 LNH safe to buy?

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