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H4 BCM

1996 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

202,299 mi
Last recorded202,299 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 BCM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 202,299 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Forward alloy arm joint has slight lift. (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 202,273 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 189,993 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 179,328 miles

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

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

slight/wear/to/all/brake/disc

Fail 27 Apr 2012 179,156 miles

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

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

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

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

slight wear to all brake discs

Pass 5 May 2011 169,661 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 158,157 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 145,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both r/tyres perished

fuel tank straps corroded

low park braake reserve

Fail 7 May 2009 145,287 miles

low park braake reserve

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both r/tyres perished

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2007 165,207 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 145,106 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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H4 BCM is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 H4 BCM, 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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H4 BCM is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 11 May 1996.

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