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P938 BJU

1996 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP938 BJU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2011
Fail 30 Jul 2011

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2009

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Aug 2008

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

all front top suspension bushes slightly cracking

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

milage not displayed

rear axle bushes slightly cracking

Fail 30 Jul 2008

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a seriously damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

all front top suspension bushes slightly cracking

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

brake fluid discoloured

milage not displayed

rear axle bushes slightly cracking

Pass 5 Feb 2007 75,401 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 66,653 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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P938 BJU is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P938 BJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P938 BJU registered?

P938 BJU is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 30 October 1996.

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