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P506 APA

1996 Audi A4

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

229,341 mi
Last recorded229,341 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP506 APA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 229,341 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 224,761 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 11 Dec 2023 217,908 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 212,100 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 206,703 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 201,261 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 191,245 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 181,903 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 171,970 miles

Front Brake discs corroded

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

Pass 3 May 2016 167,650 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 163,230 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 159,262 miles

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

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

all front suspension upper arm bushes splitting

Fail 6 May 2014 159,263 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

all front suspension upper arm bushes splitting

Pass 10 May 2013 154,311 miles

both rear both coil springs corroded

n/s/r brake discs corroded

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 3 May 2012 151,500 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise battery loose

advise front discs pitted and worn

Fail 3 May 2012 151,500 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise battery loose

advise front discs pitted and worn

Pass 7 May 2011 148,169 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear 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 6 May 2011 148,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear 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 13 May 2010 142,742 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 May 2010 142,721 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2009 136,950 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 136,901 miles

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

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 6 May 2008 132,469 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 May 2007 129,321 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 122,701 miles
Pass 13 May 2005 115,657 miles

nearside front tyre low

offside rear tyre low

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 6 May 2005 115,383 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.3)

tyre tread depth getting low. Both front brake flexible hoses cracking.

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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P506 APA is a 1996 Audi A4 in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P506 APA, 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 P506 APA registered?

P506 APA is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P506 APA safe to buy?

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