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P326 BEC

1996 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

229,398 mi
Last recorded229,398 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP326 BEC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2011 229,398 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 224,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 224,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 211,057 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 211,057 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 196,714 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 196,625 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 179,125 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 179,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 161,874 miles

Offside Front 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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P326 BEC is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P326 BEC, 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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P326 BEC is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 9 August 1996.

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