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P53 SOO

1996 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

182,295 mi
Last recorded182,295 miles
Recorded on2 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP53 SOO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2013 182,295 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 182,293 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 171,772 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 171,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 163,145 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 163,145 miles

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

all brake discs scored

Pass 2 Dec 2009 153,242 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 153,242 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 148,030 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 148,030 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 138,231 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 138,231 miles

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 132,206 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 125,800 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 125,800 miles

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

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

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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P53 SOO is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 P53 SOO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P53 SOO registered?

P53 SOO is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P53 SOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P53 SOO shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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