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P536 CFH

1996 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

192,678 mi
Last recorded192,678 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP536 CFH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 192,678 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 184,448 miles

battery loose.

deterioration to nearside drive shaft outer boot.

metal in nearside rear tyre.

offside front lower arm,ball joint boot deteriorated.

rear tyres badly worn on inner edges.

Fail 10 Mar 2015 184,446 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

battery loose.

deterioration to nearside drive shaft outer boot.

front brake pads worn.

metal in nearside rear tyre.

offside front lower arm,ball joint boot deteriorated.

rear tyres badly worn on inner edges.

Pass 6 Mar 2013 163,592 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

clip loose on offside front drive shaft boot.

corrosion to offside front wing.

deterioration to rear number plate.

nearside front lamp protector broken.

oil film on nearside rear suspension leg.

Fail 6 Mar 2013 163,592 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

clip loose on offside front drive shaft boot.

corrosion to offside front wing.

deterioration to rear number plate.

nearside front lamp protector broken.

oil film on nearside rear suspension leg.

Pass 12 Jan 2012 154,347 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 154,347 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 143,532 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 133,834 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 124,186 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 124,181 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 115,247 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 107,070 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 107,070 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion and wear to front brake discs

corrosion and wear to rear brake discs

scoring to offside rear brake disc

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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P536 CFH is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P536 CFH, 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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P536 CFH is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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