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P355 BJH

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

151,135 mi
Last recorded151,135 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP355 BJH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2013 151,135 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 151,128 miles

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

rear discs pitted

Pass 3 Jan 2012 143,530 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

damage to tailgate but still close opens and closes securly

rear brake discs corroaded.

Pass 6 Jan 2011 139,666 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 139,666 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front and rear brake discs scored and pitted

Pass 22 Dec 2009 134,981 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 134,981 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

frt grill slighty loose and frt fog lamps missing

frt lower trim /bumper slighty loose

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 8 Jan 2009 131,726 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 131,726 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 120,875 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 120,875 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 113,667 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 113,667 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Emmisions not done.

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

Windscreen obstruction outside zone A

Pass 14 Jan 2006 105,920 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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P355 BJH is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P355 BJH, 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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P355 BJH is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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