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P842 BCY

1996 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

180,045 mi
Last recorded180,045 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP842 BCY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2019 180,045 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 179,213 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2018 179,209 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated n/s and o/s rear axle hoses. (3.6.B.4d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front imbalance 41 %. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe insecure under side of vehicle (7.2.1)

Fuel tank insecure one strap missing. (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded nut corroded away. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s blade. (8.2.2)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear axle mounting brackets corroded. (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 176,494 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 176,467 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 173,060 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 173,037 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front and rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 167,047 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 167,038 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 164,108 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 164,100 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering wheel in a condition likely to injure the driver's hands (2.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 160,766 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 160,766 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 156,599 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 156,599 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 152,955 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 152,955 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2010 148,091 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 148,091 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 143,021 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 143,021 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 139,811 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 139,811 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 136,775 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 121,090 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2005 120,825 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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P842 BCY is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P842 BCY, 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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P842 BCY is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 13 August 1996.

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