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P586 HVV

1996 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,589 mi
Last recorded119,589 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP586 HVV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2010 119,589 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 110,727 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Nov 2008 102,593 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 102,593 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 94,392 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 94,392 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 86,486 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 86,466 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 76,967 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 76,967 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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P586 HVV is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P586 HVV, 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 P586 HVV registered?

P586 HVV is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 30 November 1996.

Is P586 HVV safe to buy?

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