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P652 BNT

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

122,389 mi
Last recorded122,389 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP652 BNT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 122,389 miles

Front both wipers slightly smearing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 122,387 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front both wipers slightly smearing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 121,922 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 121,192 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 120,515 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 120,515 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 119,867 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 119,867 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 119,348 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 119,348 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 119,078 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 117,969 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 117,969 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 116,703 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 115,665 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 115,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 114,203 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 114,203 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 112,500 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 112,500 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 May 2011 110,052 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 107,556 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2009 105,370 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 105,370 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 102,859 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 102,859 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 99,601 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 95,784 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 95,784 miles

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

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

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

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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P652 BNT is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 P652 BNT, 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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P652 BNT is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 13 September 1996.

Is P652 BNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P652 BNT shows 29 tests with a 62.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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