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P534 MTM

1996 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,413 mi
Last recorded131,413 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP534 MTM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 131,413 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 125,904 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 118,856 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 117,734 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 109,951 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 109,951 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 101,827 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 94,701 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 87,591 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 87,591 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 84,112 miles

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 9 Oct 2012 72,210 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 68,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 68,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 62,686 miles

near side front tyre outer edge wearing

rear brake discs becoming corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2010 62,658 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

near side front tyre outer edge wearing

rear brake discs becoming corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2009 53,767 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 46,848 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 39,246 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 37,497 miles

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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P534 MTM is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P534 MTM, 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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P534 MTM is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 23 August 1996.

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