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P797 BVN

1996 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

225,839 mi
Last recorded225,839 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP797 BVN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2012 225,839 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 214,472 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 204,561 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

under body corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2009 192,100 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 173,576 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 173,409 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 159,635 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 159,613 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 143,225 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 143,225 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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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P797 BVN is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P797 BVN, 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 P797 BVN registered?

P797 BVN is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P797 BVN safe to buy?

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