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P531 BRD

1996 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,193 mi
Last recorded115,193 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP531 BRD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2012 115,193 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 115,193 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 114,006 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 112,482 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 109,076 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 109,032 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 104,130 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 104,106 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 99,451 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 95,073 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 95,073 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P531 BRD is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 P531 BRD, 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 P531 BRD registered?

P531 BRD is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P531 BRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P531 BRD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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