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P483 EDP

1996 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

174,291 mi
Last recorded174,291 miles
Recorded on25 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP483 EDP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2011 174,291 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 174,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 163,367 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 163,365 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 154,269 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 154,230 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 149,125 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 149,120 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2007 139,965 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 139,960 miles

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

Battery insecure

Pass 26 May 2006 132,302 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 May 2006 132,302 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

rear shock absorbers damp

Pass 14 Jul 2005 123,304 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2005 123,304 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

both front brake flexi hoses perishing

engine oil leak

long handbrake travel

o/s wiper blade smears

slight ridge on front brake discs

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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P483 EDP is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P483 EDP, 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 P483 EDP registered?

P483 EDP is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 7 November 1996.

Is P483 EDP safe to buy?

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