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P175 BRS

1996 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP175 BRS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2011
Fail 30 Jun 2011

Centre Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 May 2010 58,808 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 53,137 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 38,089 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 35,737 miles

2 x high level stoplamp digits inoperative

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front tyre at 3mm

offside front bumper damaged

offside front tyre at 4mm

rear shock absorber sleeves split/loose

Fail 21 Sep 2007 35,737 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

2 x high level stoplamp digits inoperative

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre at 3mm

offside front bumper damaged

offside front tyre at 4mm

rear shock absorber sleeves split/loose

nearside rear tyre at 2mm and perished

Pass 21 Aug 2006 31,713 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 31,713 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P175 BRS is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P175 BRS, 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 P175 BRS registered?

P175 BRS is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 2 September 1996.

Is P175 BRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P175 BRS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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