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P487 EDP

1996 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

137,697 mi
Last recorded137,697 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP487 EDP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 137,697 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

light perishing rear tyres

n/s outer cv gaiter slightly insecure

rust/wear marks on o/s/f roll bar link lower bolt

wear to rear axle mounting bushes

Fail 2 Aug 2016 137,697 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint leading (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

light perishing rear tyres

n/s outer cv gaiter slightly insecure

rust/wear marks on o/s/f roll bar link lower bolt

wear to rear axle mounting bushes

Pass 1 Aug 2015 128,671 miles

Corrosion in general on exhaust system

Corrosion on fuel tank straps

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 128,671 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Corrosion in general on exhaust system

Corrosion on fuel tank straps

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 123,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 123,528 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 120,285 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 120,285 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 117,150 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 117,150 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 113,337 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 113,337 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 108,508 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 105,102 miles

Front & rear number plates slightly distorted.

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2009 105,102 miles

Front & rear number plates slightly distorted.

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 100,481 miles

Slight perishing on n/s/r tyre

Wiper blades splitting at ends

Pass 24 Sep 2007 95,696 miles

slight play in n/s/f lower rearward suspension arm bush

Pass 22 Sep 2006 90,943 miles

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

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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P487 EDP is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P487 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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P487 EDP is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 25 October 1996.

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