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P201 BBC

1996 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

160,523 mi
Last recorded160,523 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP201 BBC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 160,523 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 160,523 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 159,564 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 158,374 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 157,142 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 156,875 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 156,640 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 155,932 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 153,573 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 153,573 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 151,305 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 148,971 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 146,799 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 146,799 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 140,069 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 140,069 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 134,154 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 134,154 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 127,845 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 121,514 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 113,714 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 113,714 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 104,326 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 96,070 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 89,367 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 82,751 miles

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

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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P201 BBC is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P201 BBC, 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 P201 BBC registered?

P201 BBC is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P201 BBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P201 BBC shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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