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P525 DJB

1996 Audi A4

Red Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

171,210 mi
Last recorded171,210 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP525 DJB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2011 171,210 miles

slight lumps nearside rear tyre

signs of oil nearside PAS pipes

play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 25 Oct 2011 170,822 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

play in both rear wheel bearings

signs of oil nearside PAS pipes

slight lumps nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Nov 2010 153,270 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 146,239 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 139,384 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 132,242 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006
Fail 29 Sep 2006 123,276 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2005
Fail 26 Oct 2005

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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P525 DJB is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P525 DJB, 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 P525 DJB registered?

P525 DJB is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 19 October 1996.

Is P525 DJB safe to buy?

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