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P537 AOD

1996 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

233,649 mi
Last recorded233,649 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP537 AOD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 233,649 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 228,472 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 227,985 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Sep 2017 227,981 miles

Emissions not tested Smokey (7.4.B.1)

Fuel system component leaking Around engine (7.2.3)

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

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

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

N/s and o/s front trailing arm bushes slight play

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Oct 2015 222,874 miles

O/s and n/s front trailing arm bushes slight play

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2015 222,871 miles

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

O/s and n/s front trailing arm bushes slight play

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2014 216,494 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2013 209,360 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 201,534 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 189,763 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 179,800 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 169,254 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 158,028 miles

offside front headlamp cracked

Fail 30 Sep 2008 158,028 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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 front headlamp cracked

Pass 1 Oct 2007 145,443 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 133,939 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 123,617 miles

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

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

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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P537 AOD is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P537 AOD, 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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P537 AOD is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 28 October 1996.

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