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P526 EVM

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2012
Tests14 (6 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

194,359 mi
Last recorded194,359 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP526 EVM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2011 194,359 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges and close to limit.

Handbrake travel long.

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

One L.E.D not working on high level brake light.

Right hand rear shock absorber leaking slightly.

Slight play in right hand front forward upper and lower suspension ball joints.

Fail 9 Aug 2011 194,359 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Both front tyres worn on edges and close to limit.

Handbrake travel long.

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

One L.E.D not working on high level brake light.

Right hand rear shock absorber leaking slightly.

Slight play in right hand front forward upper and lower suspension ball joints.

Pass 23 Jul 2010 189,033 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel tank straps corroded

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 13 Jul 2010 188,925 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel tank straps corroded

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

rear brake discs very corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2009 183,731 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 183,731 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 178,020 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008

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

Fail 24 May 2008 177,956 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s front flasher light faded

rear no plate stained could not examine all brake/fuel pipes some in bodywork

Pass 25 May 2007 162,457 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 162,457 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 144,804 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 144,804 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Corner of right rear lamp damaged.

Fail 25 Apr 2006 144,804 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Corner of right rear lamp damaged.

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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P526 EVM is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 P526 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 P526 EVM registered?

P526 EVM is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 7 August 1996.

Is P526 EVM safe to buy?

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