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M5 DSF

1996 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

159,145 mi
Last recorded159,145 miles
Recorded on6 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 DSF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2011 159,145 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both registration plate lamps dull.

Fail 6 May 2011 159,145 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both registration plate lamps dull.

Pass 7 May 2010 139,759 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brakes only just met imbalance limits.24%.

nearside number plate light dull

Fail 6 May 2010 139,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside number plate light dull

Pass 8 May 2009 121,956 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all road springs corroded

front brake discs poor condition

non standard suspension fitted

Fail 5 May 2009 121,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all road springs corroded

front brake discs poor condition

non standard suspension fitted

Pass 6 May 2008 109,679 miles

all brake discs in poor condition o/s/r close to exess. non standard suspension springs fitted.

Fail 2 May 2008 109,522 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

all brake discs in poor condition o/s/r close to exess. non standard suspension springs fitted.

Pass 17 Apr 2007 93,205 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 183,832 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 May 2006 183,832 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (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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M5 DSF is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 M5 DSF, 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 M5 DSF registered?

M5 DSF is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 15 April 1996.

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