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P511 HWE

1996 Audi A4

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,322 mi
Last recorded114,322 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP511 HWE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 114,322 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Sep 2016 114,322 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Aug 2015 99,589 miles

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)

oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2014 97,064 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 97,064 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 94,790 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 94,781 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 92,283 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 90,108 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 2 Sep 2011 90,106 miles

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 26 Aug 2010 87,626 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 85,374 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 83,595 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 81,180 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 81,180 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 78,108 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (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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P511 HWE is a 1996 Audi A4 in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HWE, 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 HWE registered?

P511 HWE is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 6 August 1996.

Is P511 HWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P511 HWE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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