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P509 ERP

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

84,226 mi
Last recorded84,226 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP509 ERP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2019 84,226 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached front arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 80,681 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 78,617 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 76,755 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 74,618 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 72,914 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 71,140 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 68,930 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 67,703 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 66,738 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 65,400 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 63,061 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 59,170 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 55,230 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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P509 ERP is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 P509 ERP, 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 P509 ERP registered?

P509 ERP is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P509 ERP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P509 ERP shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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