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P538 EVM

1996 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

147,723 mi
Last recorded147,723 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP538 EVM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2012 147,723 miles

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

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 12 Nov 2011 147,202 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 12 Nov 2011 147,202 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 Nov 2010 146,111 miles

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

corrosion front sub frame

front discs worn and corroding

nearside rear tyre worn inside

Fail 15 Nov 2010 146,102 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

corrosion front sub frame

front discs worn and corroding

nearside rear tyre worn inside

Pass 6 Nov 2009 143,565 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 143,565 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 140,049 miles

Offside rear door doesn't open

Fail 31 Oct 2008 140,049 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside rear door doesn't open

Pass 29 Nov 2007 133,763 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 127,114 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 14 Nov 2006 127,114 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside 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)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 Nov 2005 121,936 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 121,936 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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P538 EVM 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 57.1%.

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 P538 EVM, 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 P538 EVM registered?

P538 EVM is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 19 August 1996.

Is P538 EVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P538 EVM shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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