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P536 COM

1996 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

138,438 mi
Last recorded138,438 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP536 COM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2010 138,438 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 131,949 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 131,941 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 131,933 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 126,791 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bad oil leak from engine

Fail 28 Nov 2007 126,791 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bad oil leak from engine

Pass 23 Nov 2006 109,870 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 109,870 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front flexis perished exessivly but not showing cords at this time

oil leaks at engine

Pass 1 Nov 2005 94,499 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 COM is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 P536 COM, 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 COM is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 14 November 1996.

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