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P574 ERP

1996 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

138,776 mi
Last recorded138,776 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP574 ERP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 138,776 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre beginning to crack in the tread

Fail 20 Sep 2016 138,775 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 132,246 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 132,191 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box and flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play both (2.6.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 126,830 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear axle bushes slight deteriorated

Pass 30 Aug 2013 120,941 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 120,941 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 113,810 miles

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

rear exhaust deterioted

Fail 31 Aug 2012 113,810 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear exhaust deterioted

Pass 9 Mar 2011 104,744 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 104,744 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 97,571 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 97,571 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 91,130 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 87,927 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 84,207 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 81,617 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 81,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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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P574 ERP is a 1996 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P574 ERP, 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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P574 ERP is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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