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P501 FBA

1996 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,687 mi
Last recorded148,687 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP501 FBA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 148,687 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 145,094 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Fail 17 May 2012 145,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Slight noisee from nearside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 5 Apr 2011 131,258 miles

nearside rear light lens cracked

nearside rear brake disc in poor condition

offside rear brake disc in poor condition

Fail 28 Mar 2011 131,258 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear light lens cracked

nearside rear brake disc in poor condition

offside rear brake disc in poor condition

Pass 10 Feb 2010 121,924 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside and offside front lower suspension bushes slighty worn

Pass 12 Feb 2009 108,654 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 108,644 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 95,745 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 87,034 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 77,553 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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P501 FBA is a 1996 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 P501 FBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P501 FBA registered?

P501 FBA is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P501 FBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P501 FBA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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