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P526 HSN

1996 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

157,776 mi
Last recorded157,776 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP526 HSN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2014 157,776 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 157,776 miles

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 152,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 152,618 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 147,912 miles

airbag light on dash

front wipers split

nearside brake flexi hose cracked

Pass 11 Mar 2011 141,056 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 135,157 miles

airbag light on dash

nearside and offside track rod ends slightly worn

slight fluid leak from steering rack

Pass 17 Mar 2009 128,949 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 123,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

air bag light staying on

offside rear brake backing plate is corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2008 123,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

air bag light staying on

offside rear brake backing plate is corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2007 118,567 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 114,389 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 114,389 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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 HSN is a 1996 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P526 HSN, 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 P526 HSN registered?

P526 HSN is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 21 October 1996.

Is P526 HSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P526 HSN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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