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P781 BWN

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

85,340 mi
Last recorded85,340 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP781 BWN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 85,340 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 85,340 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear seatbelt missing

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 84,768 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 81,045 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 80,536 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 79,892 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 79,162 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 78,328 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 78,328 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 77,296 miles

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 76,080 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 74,517 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 72,699 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 72,698 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 70,719 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 67,293 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 65,649 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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P781 BWN is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P781 BWN, 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 P781 BWN registered?

P781 BWN is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 November 1996.

Is P781 BWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P781 BWN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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