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P994 BCY

1996 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,161 mi
Last recorded59,161 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP994 BCY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011 59,161 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 91,941 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 91,941 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 86,450 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 86,449 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 81,120 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 81,115 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 74,204 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 65,910 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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P994 BCY is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P994 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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What year was P994 BCY registered?

P994 BCY is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 10 October 1996.

Is P994 BCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P994 BCY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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