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N516 PYO

1996 Audi A4

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,648 mi
Last recorded103,648 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2015
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN516 PYO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2015 103,648 miles

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

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

all front suspension arm bushes splitting

all rear brake hose metal end ferrules corroded

both rear brake backing plates corroded through

four segments of high level brake light not working

offside front suspension front ball joint has play

rear exhaust box corroded and has slight blow

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 5 Feb 2014 99,666 miles

Both centre/rear flexi-brake hoses to rear axle, end ferrules corroded.

Child seat fitted to the n/s rear seat not allowing full inspection of the adult belt.

Four of the high level brake light bulbs are out.

O/S headlamp cracked. Moisture in headlamp.

O/S rear spring corroded.

Slight play in o/s front suspension?

Wiper blades starting to split.

Fail 23 Mar 2013 94,904 miles

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

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

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

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

both front brake hoses perrished and cracked

both front wheels binding

both rear brake hoses to axle have ferrules very corroded

front brake pads apear low

rear brakes out of balance

Pass 23 Mar 2013 94,904 miles

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

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

both front brake hoses perrished and cracked

both front wheels binding

both rear brake hoses to axle have ferrules very corroded

front brake pads apear low

rear brakes out of balance

Pass 20 Mar 2012 87,869 miles

3 segments of high level brake lamp not working

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front suspension upper arm bushes starting to de-bond

both rear brake hose metal end ferrules very corroded

front sub frame very corroded

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 19 Mar 2012 87,869 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

3 segments of high level brake lamp not working

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front suspension upper arm bushes starting to de-bond

both rear brake hose metal end ferrules very corroded

front sub frame very corroded

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 29 Mar 2011 83,476 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine oil level is low

front sub frame is very rusty

misting of oil around engine & gearbox

offside headlamp is cracked

rear axle beam is very rusty

Pass 11 Dec 2009 75,738 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

crack in offside headlamp

oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2009 75,738 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

crack in offside headlamp

oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2008 68,147 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 62,914 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 55,837 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 55,837 miles

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

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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N516 PYO is a 1996 Audi A4 in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N516 PYO, 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 N516 PYO registered?

N516 PYO is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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The MOT history for N516 PYO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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