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P525 EVM

1996 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

135,098 mi
Last recorded135,098 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP525 EVM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 135,098 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSR Tyre side wall cracked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jul 2013 135,098 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2012 132,704 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 132,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 125,859 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 125,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre is perished

Pass 21 Jan 2011 122,754 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 115,204 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2010 115,204 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2009 109,465 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 109,465 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 103,298 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 103,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 96,380 miles

Front number plate has slight damage

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 88,461 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 88,461 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 EVM is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P525 EVM, 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 P525 EVM registered?

P525 EVM is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 5 August 1996.

Is P525 EVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P525 EVM shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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