1996 Audi A4 1.8L Petrol · P166 EAN
1996 Audi A4 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 11/10/1996. Recorded mileage 155,758 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/12/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,758 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1781cc
P166 EAN Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2022
- 155,758 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P166 EAN Mileage History
- 18/10/2005142,247 mi
- 13/10/2006145,167 mi+2,920 mi
- 10/10/2007146,291 mi+1,124 mi
- 10/10/2007146,291 mi
- 16/10/2008147,379 mi+1,088 mi
- 17/10/2008147,741 mi+362 mi
- 03/10/2009149,764 mi+2,023 mi
- 15/10/2010151,281 mi+1,517 mi
- 08/07/2011152,040 mi+759 mi
- 08/07/2011152,040 mi
- 04/07/2012152,636 mi+596 mi
- 04/07/2012152,636 mi
- 20/06/2013153,243 mi+607 mi
- 11/06/2014153,713 mi+470 mi
- 07/07/2015154,050 mi+337 mi
- 26/05/2016154,434 mi+384 mi
- 25/07/2017154,841 mi+407 mi
- 20/07/2018155,211 mi+370 mi
- 29/07/2019155,447 mi+236 mi
- 17/07/2020155,591 mi+144 mi
- 22/07/2021155,687 mi+96 mi
- 22/07/2021155,660 mi-27 mi
- 07/12/2022155,757 mi+97 mi
- 09/12/2022155,758 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 788 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P166 EAN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Audi A4 (P166 EAN) between October 2005 and December 2022.
The record contains 18 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 09 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 52 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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