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P545 BRD

1996 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

131,306 mi
Last recorded131,306 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP545 BRD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2011 131,306 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 131,306 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 122,274 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 Jul 2010 122,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Mar 2008 119,129 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 119,129 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 110,691 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 110,691 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Brake fluid is discoloured. Needs flushing and renew.

Coolant is badly discoloured. Needs flushing and renew.

Play in offside front suspension lower ball joint.

Pass 13 Mar 2006 93,074 miles

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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P545 BRD is a 1996 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P545 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 P545 BRD registered?

P545 BRD is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P545 BRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P545 BRD shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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