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P524 ERP

1996 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

214,586 mi
Last recorded214,586 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP524 ERP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 214,586 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 180,742 miles

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on edges

offside rear axle bush

Pass 13 Jun 2013 143,497 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clocks/display unit damaged but functioning.

front number plate has slught damage but not likely to be misread.

Fail 12 Jun 2013 143,474 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clocks/display unit damaged but functioning.

front number plate has slught damage but not likely to be misread.

Pass 27 Jun 2012 127,712 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 127,708 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 124,180 miles

REAR DISC'S, O/S/R WHEEL BEARING, FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES, OIL LEAK

Fail 15 Jun 2011 124,174 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

REAR DISC'S, O/S/R WHEEL BEARING, FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES, OIL LEAK

Pass 29 May 2010 117,785 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

REAR NUMBER PLATE

Pass 6 Jun 2009 111,836 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r wheel bearing slight movement

Pass 23 Jun 2008 106,595 miles

ADVISE FRONT WIPERS

ADVISE N/S FRONT CALIPAR

FRONT NO PLATE

Fail 27 May 2008 106,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 103,325 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 103,325 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ADVISE CREAKING SUSPENSION O/S FRONT

ADVISE N/S FRONT WIPER

Pass 20 Jun 2006 98,887 miles

ADVISE FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

ADVISE N/SIDE WIPER BLADE

ADVISE SQEAK FROM O/SIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSSION

oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2006 98,887 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ADVISE CREAKING FROM O/SIDE FRONT SUSPENSSION LOWER ARMS

ADVISE FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

ADVISE NEARSIDE WIPER BLADE

oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2005 94,406 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2005 94,406 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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P524 ERP is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P524 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 P524 ERP registered?

P524 ERP is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 5 August 1996.

Is P524 ERP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P524 ERP shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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