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P578 APM

1996 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

191,698 mi
Last recorded191,698 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP578 APM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 191,698 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 179,073 miles

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

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

exhaust backbox rusty but still supported

Fail 10 Jan 2015 178,828 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear exhaust mount broken

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 171,249 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2013 166,212 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside 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)

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

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

Slight imbalance on rear brakes.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Dec 2011 156,894 miles

rear discs pitted

Pass 29 Jan 2011 148,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 3 Dec 2009 137,268 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 128,819 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 122,129 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 115,643 miles

both front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 22 Nov 2005 109,128 miles

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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P578 APM is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P578 APM, 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 P578 APM registered?

P578 APM is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 5 September 1996.

Is P578 APM safe to buy?

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