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P531 SWW

1996 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2013
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,933 mi
Last recorded111,933 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP531 SWW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2012 111,933 miles

Front bumper insecure

offside headlamp slightly loose. both rear axle bushes slightly worn.

Pass 11 Nov 2011 110,070 miles

Front bumper insecure

offside headlamp slightly loose. knocking noise from front of vehicle.

Fail 11 Nov 2011 110,070 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front bumper insecure

offside headlamp slightly loose. knocking noise from front of vehicle.

Pass 15 Nov 2010 107,644 miles

both front wiper blades split.

Fail 13 Nov 2010 107,644 miles

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

both front wiper blades split.

Pass 16 Nov 2009 105,377 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Fail 14 Nov 2009 105,377 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 103,051 miles

BOTH REAR AXEL BUSH SLIGHTLY PERISHED.

Fail 22 Nov 2008 103,051 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

BOTH REAR AXEL BUSH SLIGHTLY PERISHED.

Pass 26 Nov 2007 99,689 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Nov 2007 99,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 97,549 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 97,549 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f suspension has slight play

Pass 3 Jun 2006 95,659 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 95,659 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2005 92,124 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2005 92,124 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2005 92,118 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 SWW is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P531 SWW, 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 SWW registered?

P531 SWW is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 28 October 1996.

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