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P140 RYK

1996 Audi A4

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,958 mi
Last recorded178,958 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP140 RYK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2009 178,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 178,958 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 136,545 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 150,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 141,778 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 141,773 miles

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

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P140 RYK is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P140 RYK, 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 P140 RYK registered?

P140 RYK is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P140 RYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P140 RYK shows 6 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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