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P535 FBA

1996 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

209,803 mi
Last recorded209,803 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP535 FBA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 209,803 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 202,796 miles

SOME UNBALANCE OF FRONT BRAKES.

Fail 18 Jan 2017 202,796 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

SOME UNBALANCE OF FRONT BRAKES.

Pass 30 Jan 2016 196,131 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 195,682 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 188,698 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 182,211 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE.

Fail 3 Jan 2014 182,075 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE.

TWO SECTIONS OF HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT INOPERATIVE.

Pass 8 Jan 2013 173,634 miles

CORROSION ON METAL BRAKE PIPES TO REAR HOSES.

N/S REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE.

ONLY 50% OF REAR HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT OPERATING.

REAR BRAKE DISC SURFACES BADLY CORRODED.

SOME PLAY IN O/S REAR HUB BEARINGS.

Fail 8 Jan 2013 173,634 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

CORROSION ON METAL BRAKE PIPES TO REAR HOSES.

N/S REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE.

ONLY 50% OF REAR HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT OPERATING.

REAR BRAKE DISC SURFACES BADLY CORRODED.

SOME PLAY IN O/S REAR HUB BEARINGS.

Pass 11 Jan 2012 166,109 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both rear tyres nearing stage of replacement worn down to 2mm.

corrosion on o/s rear disc surface.

deterioration of rear number plate

one section of high level brake light inoperative.

Fail 10 Jan 2012 166,109 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both rear tyres nearing stage of replacement worn down to 2mm.

corrosion on o/s rear disc surface.

deterioration of rear number plate

one section of high level brake light inoperative.

Pass 7 Jan 2011 157,108 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 148,630 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 148,630 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ONLY JUST LEGAL VERY BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE.

Pass 9 Jan 2009 140,104 miles

N/S AND O/S FRONT TOP WISHBONE BUSHES DETERIORATED.

Fail 8 Jan 2009 140,061 miles

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

N/S AND O/S FRONT TOP WISHBONE BUSHES DETERIORATED.

Pass 8 Jan 2008 132,311 miles

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

slight corrosion on both front inner brake discs

Pass 5 Jan 2007 123,403 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 123,403 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

CORROSION ON BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS.

N/S FRONT BRAKE HOSE DETERIORATED.

O/S REAR TYRE NEARING STAGE OF REPLACEMENT.

Pass 1 Dec 2005 114,433 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 114,433 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion on all brake disc surfaces.

front brake pads thin.

perish marks on o/s front brake hose.

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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P535 FBA is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 P535 FBA, 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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P535 FBA is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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