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P534 SWW

1996 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP534 SWW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016
Pass 27 May 2015 153,313 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 148,225 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 148,212 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 143,381 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 139,846 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

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

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre has some surface cracks

rear brake discs have surface rust and deteriation

towbar and electrics have been removed

turbo induction piping deteriation

Fail 13 Jun 2012 139,846 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

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

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre has some surface cracks

plennum chamber has water trapped

rear brake discs have surface rust and deteriation

towbar and electrics have been removed

turbo induction piping deteriation

Pass 10 Jun 2011 137,042 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 137,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 133,297 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 130,420 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 125,684 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 119,774 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 112,949 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 SWW is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P534 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.

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What year was P534 SWW registered?

P534 SWW is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 12 November 1996.

Is P534 SWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P534 SWW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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