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P531 LLX

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

163,729 mi
Last recorded163,729 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP531 LLX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2012 163,729 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 157,190 miles

high level brake light some bulbs not working( 25% )

Pass 10 Mar 2010 150,410 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 150,408 miles

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

paly in n/s/f lower suspension arm

play in n/s/f suspension top arm

Pass 2 Mar 2009 142,025 miles

nail in near side rear tyre

Fail 28 Feb 2009 142,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nail in near side rear tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2008 137,184 miles

centre stop light partially inoperative

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 17 Mar 2008 137,184 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

centre stop light partially inoperative

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 17 Feb 2007 121,836 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 112,628 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 112,532 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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P531 LLX is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P531 LLX, 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 P531 LLX registered?

P531 LLX is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 15 August 1996.

Is P531 LLX safe to buy?

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