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P154 BPM

1996 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

246,521 mi
Last recorded246,521 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP154 BPM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 246,521 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Missing/Broken ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jan 2016 237,330 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 228,458 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Oct 2014 228,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2013 224,680 miles

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

os wiper blade deteriorating

slight wear to inner edge of os front tyre

some corrosion to edges of both rear brake discs

Pass 1 Nov 2012 220,292 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low

some corrosion to edges of both rear brake discs

some wear to both front brake discs

Fail 21 Oct 2011 209,475 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 209,475 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 195,536 miles

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

some corrosion to os rear brake disc on outer face

Pass 23 Oct 2009 185,076 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 185,076 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Fail 29 Oct 2008 171,932 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 171,932 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 161,055 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 154,547 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 154,547 miles

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

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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P154 BPM is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P154 BPM, 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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P154 BPM is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 25 November 1996.

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