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P544 BRD

1996 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

164,985 mi
Last recorded164,985 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP544 BRD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 164,985 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 164,985 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 160,853 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 160,811 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 156,412 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 150,379 miles

damage to power steering pipes and o/s/f anti roll bar link

front number plate is damaged

n/s/r tyre is cracked and perrished

o/s mirror tied on

oil leaks

play in o/s/f lower ball joints

rear brake discs are scored

Fail 2 Jun 2011 150,379 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

damage to power steering pipes and o/s/f anti roll bar link

front number plate is damaged

n/s/r tyre is cracked and perrished

o/s mirror tied on

oil leaks

play in o/s/f lower ball joints

rear brake discs are scored

Pass 15 Jul 2010 147,126 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 147,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 141,654 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 141,559 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 May 2008 137,854 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 137,851 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006 131,744 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 131,744 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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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P544 BRD is a 1996 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 P544 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 P544 BRD registered?

P544 BRD is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P544 BRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P544 BRD shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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