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P656 BLS

1996 Audi A4

Green Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2015
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

116,619 mi
Last recorded116,619 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP656 BLS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2014 116,619 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 116,391 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 112,546 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 112,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 107,538 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

clamp of exhaust middle section very rusty

Fail 19 Nov 2012 107,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

clamp of exhaust middle section very rusty

Fail 25 Oct 2012 107,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 102,142 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2011 102,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear heat shield loose

Pass 20 Oct 2010 96,550 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all discs pitted

rear heatshield insecure

Fail 4 Oct 2010 96,373 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all discs pitted

both rear tyres perished in tread

rear heatshield insecure

Pass 6 Oct 2009 90,143 miles

all four brake discs have corrosion

both front tyres soft and wearing to the outsides

both rear slight wheel bearing movement

centre windscreen chipped

coolant leak at header tank

front brakes slight imbalance and offside front fluctuating in the rollers

nearside front headlight rear cover not fitted

oil leak at upper rear engine

Fail 23 Sep 2009 90,143 miles

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

both front and rear brake discs have corrosion

both rear wheel bearings have movement

both reg plates deteriorating

centre windscreen chipped

coolant leak at header tank

front brakes imbalanced and offside front fluctuating in the rollers

front tyres soft

nearside front headlight rear cover not fitted

oil leak upper rear engine

Pass 27 Oct 2008 80,529 miles

tyres running soft

oil leak at engine rear

both front inner brake discs corroded

both rear slight wheel bearing movement

front brakes heavily imbalanced and fluctuating in the rollers

nearside front windscreen chipped

nearside rear plastic under cover loose

offside front tyre v low tread

Fail 27 Oct 2008 80,529 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front inner brake discs corroded

both rear slight wheel bearing movement

front brakes heavily imbalanced and fluctuating in the rollers

nearside front windscreen chipped

nearside rear plastic under cover loose

offside front tyre v low tread

oil leak at engine rear

tyres running soft

Pass 22 Oct 2007 71,153 miles

front brake pads low

rear brake pads very low

rear exhaust box mounting bracket cracked

Pass 5 Oct 2006 62,647 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 62,482 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

exhaust system corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

offside and nearside rear wheel bearings have movement

rear reg plate deteriorating

Pass 14 Oct 2005 56,377 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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P656 BLS is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 P656 BLS, 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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P656 BLS is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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