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P411 BSA

1996 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,030 mi
Last recorded129,030 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP411 BSA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2010 129,030 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 123,336 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 123,336 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 115,391 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 109,329 miles

Both rear dics slightly pitted

both front tyres on legal limit

both rear flexibles slightly worn

n/s/f balljoint slight play

n/s/f low suspension arn slight play

o/s/f balljoint slight play

o/s/f top suspension arm slight play

Pass 3 Jul 2006 97,139 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 97,139 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.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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P411 BSA is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P411 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 P411 BSA registered?

P411 BSA is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 13 September 1996.

Is P411 BSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P411 BSA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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