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P549 BRD

1996 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,566 mi
Last recorded94,566 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP549 BRD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2009 94,566 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 94,565 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s/f anti roll bar link arm noisey/creaking

Pass 9 Jun 2008 86,070 miles

noise from o/s/f lower suspension joint

Fail 9 Jun 2008 86,068 miles

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

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

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

noise from o/s/f lower suspension joint

Pass 2 Jun 2007 81,118 miles

see advisory sheet dated 01/06/2007 test number 530302857144

Fail 1 Jun 2007 81,118 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

creaking on n/s/f lower arm

heavy age cracking on o/s/f flexi hose

Pass 2 Jun 2006 77,397 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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P549 BRD is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P549 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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P549 BRD is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P549 BRD safe to buy?

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