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P396 BSA

1996 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

103,748 mi
Last recorded103,748 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP396 BSA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2022 103,748 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 98,784 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine oil low

Pass 21 Oct 2020 93,032 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 93,032 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements deteriorated (0.1 (d))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 88,648 miles

Both front Tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 9 Oct 2018 85,613 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 11 Oct 2017 83,494 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 81,930 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Oct 2015 80,407 miles

OIL LEAK.

Pass 17 Sep 2014 78,922 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2013 77,881 miles

Acceleration pedal rubber missing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil dipstick broken

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

steering rack between arm and track rod end slight movements by using ATL plates when jacked up no play at all.

under tray slight damaged

Fail 9 Oct 2013 77,551 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Acceleration pedal rubber missing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil dipstick broken

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

steering rack between arm and track rod end slight movements by using ATL plates when jacked up no play at all.

under tray slight damaged

Pass 3 Oct 2012 75,952 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 75,952 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2011 74,454 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 72,998 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 71,057 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag light staying on

Fail 8 Oct 2009 71,057 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag light staying on

Pass 7 Oct 2008 69,120 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 67,587 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 67,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 64,340 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 60,903 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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P396 BSA is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 P396 BSA, 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 P396 BSA registered?

P396 BSA is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 7 October 1996.

Is P396 BSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P396 BSA shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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