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P998 LRK

1996 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

220,354 mi
Last recorded220,354 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP998 LRK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2009 220,354 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

engine oil level on minimum

slight body damage to nearside front and nearside rear

Fail 11 Mar 2009 220,354 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine oil level on minimum

slight body damage to nearside front and nearside rear

Pass 13 Mar 2008 215,732 miles

Advise slight damage to front screen

Pass 2 Aug 2007 213,350 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 213,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 202,378 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 202,377 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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P998 LRK is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P998 LRK, 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 P998 LRK registered?

P998 LRK is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P998 LRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P998 LRK shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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