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P169 YFX

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,697 mi
Last recorded115,697 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2006
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP169 YFX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2006 115,697 miles

exhaust corroded

near side front brake hose heavily perished advise repalce

near side rear wheel bearing slight movement

off side front brake hose heavily perished advies replace

rear discs corroded and worn

rear pads worn low

screen chipped

Fail 27 Apr 2006 115,694 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Apr 2005 110,994 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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P169 YFX is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 P169 YFX, 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 P169 YFX registered?

P169 YFX is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 26 October 1996.

Is P169 YFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P169 YFX shows 3 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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