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P511 HKB

1996 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

152,824 mi
Last recorded152,824 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP511 HKB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2012 152,824 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 140,461 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 129,395 miles

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 118,588 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 106,881 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 96,220 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 96,212 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 84,487 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 84,487 miles

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P511 HKB is a 1996 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P511 HKB, 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 P511 HKB registered?

P511 HKB is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is P511 HKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P511 HKB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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