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P543 BRD

1996 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2011
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

201,691 mi
Last recorded201,691 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP543 BRD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2011 201,691 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

major oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2010 190,871 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leaks

Fail 15 Nov 2010 190,871 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leaks

Pass 14 Dec 2009 181,574 miles

part of rear high level brake light not working

plastic screw on petrol cap

rear exshaust mounting been repaired non standard

Fail 14 Dec 2009 181,574 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

part of rear high level brake light not working

plastic screw on petrol cap

rear exshaust mounting been repaired non standard

Pass 30 Dec 2008 169,914 miles

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

oil leak

plastic petrol cap

Fail 29 Dec 2008 169,914 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

plastic petrol cap

Pass 4 Dec 2007 157,110 miles

oil leaking

Fail 3 Dec 2007 157,110 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

oil leaking

Pass 22 Dec 2006 145,300 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 145,300 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

rear number plate fading

Pass 12 Dec 2005 131,932 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 131,932 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear number plates water marked

rear brake pads worn very low

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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P543 BRD is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 P543 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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P543 BRD is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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