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P425 BPB

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

118,203 mi
Last recorded118,203 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP425 BPB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 118,203 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all of vehicles (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under body and suspension components have slight surface corrosion

Fail 1 Nov 2021 117,931 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 116,792 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 116,792 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 115,509 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 114,037 miles

Central exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking

Fail 25 Nov 2018 114,037 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users expansion bottle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking

Pass 14 Dec 2017 112,946 miles

Nearside Front indicator lamp tape repair

centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Dec 2016 111,551 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer outer skin corroded (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 109,078 miles

Centre SILENCER CORRODED BUT NOT YET LEAKING

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR DISCS CORRODED AND PITTED (3.5.1i)

Rear SLIGHT DAMPNESS ARROUND FUEL FILTER

Fail 17 Aug 2015 109,078 miles

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear front parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Centre SILENCER CORRODED BUT NOT YET LEAKING

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR DISCS CORRODED AND PITTED (3.5.1i)

Rear SLIGHT DAMPNESS ARROUND FUEL FILTER

Fail 21 Aug 2014 107,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

centre exhaust system outer skin corroded

rear discs pitted

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 21 Aug 2014 107,818 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

centre exhaust system outer skin corroded

rear discs pitted

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 22 Aug 2013 106,730 miles

Both rear brake discs pitted and worn

Fail 21 Aug 2013 106,730 miles

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

Both rear brake discs pitted and worn

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

Nearside rear tyre perished and cracked and has a nail in the tread

Pass 7 Sep 2012 105,556 miles

Oil leak

both sides front suspension top arm inner bushs cracked

front section on exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2011 102,941 miles

engine oil dipstick broken.

Fail 16 Aug 2011 102,941 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

engine oil dipstick broken.

Pass 10 Aug 2010 100,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2010 100,293 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 98,450 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2009 98,450 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

offside front brake disc condition

Pass 10 Sep 2008 96,812 miles

corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 9 Sep 2008 96,812 miles

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

corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 16 Aug 2007 96,353 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 88,444 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 26 Aug 2006 88,444 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Sep 2005 78,885 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2005 78,885 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P425 BPB is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 P425 BPB, 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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P425 BPB is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 4 October 1996.

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