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P682 BLS

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,202 mi
Last recorded150,202 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP682 BLS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2008 150,202 miles

front no plate cracked

near side front tyre 1,6 mm outer edge

near side head light rear reflector slight corrosion

near side track control arm inner bush partly split

near side track rod end rubber split

screen small chip zone B

scuttle panel full of water / and slight corrosion to scuttle panel

Fail 21 Jun 2008 150,200 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front no plate cracked

near side front brake disc slight coorosion

near side front tyre 1,6 mm outer edge

near side head light rear reflector slight corrosion

near side track control arm inner bush partly split

near side track rod end rubber split

screen small chip zone B

scuttle panel full of water / and slight corrosion to scuttle panel

Pass 20 Sep 2007 138,143 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 138,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 122,541 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

exhaust corroded at front

front brake discs worn and corroded

front number plate degraded

osf brake juddering

slight play in osf anti-roll bar link

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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P682 BLS is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P682 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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What year was P682 BLS registered?

P682 BLS is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is P682 BLS safe to buy?

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