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P545 FBA

1996 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,033 mi
Last recorded196,033 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP545 FBA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 196,033 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 180,119 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 180,119 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 May 2018 164,395 miles

fault developing on offside rear handbrake

Pass 16 Jun 2017 154,385 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 154,385 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 153,231 miles

both front tyres are starting to wear on edges

both rear tyre side walls are starting to crack and deteriorate

rear suspension components are starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

travel in hand brake lever

Fail 21 Jul 2016 153,229 miles

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

both front tyres are starting to wear on edges

both rear tyre side walls are starting to crack and deteriorate

rear suspension components are starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

travel in hand brake lever

Pass 24 Jul 2015 150,658 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

rear n/s tyre is starting to wear

rear suspension springs amd mountings are starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to cdeteriorate

Fail 21 Jul 2015 150,606 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

rear n/s tyre is starting to wear

rear suspension springs amd mountings are starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to cdeteriorate

Pass 24 Jul 2014 142,325 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

accelarater pedle pad is missing

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Jul 2013 135,032 miles

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

Oil leak

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

front brake discs starting to corrode/wear

front wish bone bushes starting to deteriorate

rear o/s suspension strut and spring starting to corrode

Pass 25 Jul 2012 125,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Jul 2011 116,289 miles

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight play in steering coloum bush

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 27 Jul 2011 116,288 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight play in steering coloum bush

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Jul 2010 106,046 miles

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

accelerater pedel rubber insecure

engine cover insecure

rear no plate starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 22 Jul 2010 106,046 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

accelerater pedel rubber insecure

engine cover insecure

rear no plate starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 23 Jul 2009 94,178 miles

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

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

rear brale discs corroded

rear number plate starting to fade

slight travel in handbrake

steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

under engine cover insurcure

Pass 23 Jul 2009 94,178 miles

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

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

rear brale discs corroded

rear number plate starting to fade

slight travel in handbrake

steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

under engine cover insurcure

Pass 10 Jul 2008 80,774 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 76,013 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

front brake discs starting to deterate

rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 27 Jul 2006 62,218 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 62,218 miles

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

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

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

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

front number plate starting to fade. †oil leaks

Pass 29 Jul 2005 57,016 miles

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

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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P545 FBA is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P545 FBA, 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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P545 FBA is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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