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P590 FBA

1996 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

284,247 mi
Last recorded284,247 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP590 FBA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 284,247 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 266,675 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 266,657 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 256,625 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 249,266 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 238,936 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 226,826 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 208,411 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 191,414 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 174,351 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 174,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 157,885 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 150,927 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 140,949 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 137,900 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 126,369 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 112,130 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 90,776 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 82,699 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 82,352 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 81,833 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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P590 FBA is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P590 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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What year was P590 FBA registered?

P590 FBA is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 11 September 1996.

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