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P507 DDP

1996 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

179,602 mi
Last recorded179,602 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP507 DDP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2009 179,602 miles

all four front upper suspension arm inner bushes getting perished

engine oil leak

front track control arm bushes getting worn

offside headlamp cracked

offside rear tyre right on legal limit

rear beam bushes getting worn

some play both track rod end inner rubber bondings

some play nearside rear shocker top mounting

some play offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 17 Nov 2009 179,602 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all four front upper suspension arm inner bushes getting perished

engine oil leak

front track control arm bushes getting worn

offside headlamp cracked

offside rear tyre right on legal limit

rear beam bushes getting worn

some play both track rod end inner rubber bondings

some play nearside rear shocker top mounting

some play offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 20 Nov 2008 174,770 miles

engine oil leak

fuel tank straps showing signs of corrosion

offside front track control arm balljoint split

rear beam front bushes getting worn

some deformity offside rear wheel rim

some play both track rod end inner rubber bondings

some play steering rack

Fail 18 Nov 2008 174,760 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine oil leak

fuel tank straps showing signs of corrosion

offside front track control arm balljoint split

rear beam front bushes getting worn

some deformity offside rear wheel rim

some play both track rod end inner rubber bondings

some play steering rack

Pass 17 Nov 2007 166,022 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 166,016 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front top wishbone suspension arm bushes getting perished

engine oil leak

some play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 18 Nov 2006 160,825 miles

some play steering rack

fuel tank straps getting corroded

rear discs getting corroded

all four top suspension arm inner bushes getting perished

front anti roll bar link bushes getting perished

front discs getting worn

front pads getting low

Pass 16 Nov 2005 155,751 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all four front top tie bar inner mounting bushes getting perished

front anti roll bar links getting worn

front discs getting corroded

nearside front flex showing signs of cracking

rear suspension beam front mounting bushes getting perished

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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P507 DDP is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 131,704 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P507 DDP, 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 P507 DDP registered?

P507 DDP is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 16 October 1996.

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