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P172 JYB

1996 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

120,263 mi
Last recorded120,263 miles
Recorded on30 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP172 JYB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2009 120,263 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 120,214 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 115,731 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 115,731 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2007 108,299 miles

ENGINE OIL ON MIN MARK.

OSF FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPE CRACK

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 108,299 miles

ENGINE OIL ON MIN MARK.

OSF FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPE CRACK

Pass 9 Aug 2006 98,195 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 98,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2005 89,528 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)

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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P172 JYB is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P172 JYB, 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 P172 JYB registered?

P172 JYB is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 28 August 1996.

Is P172 JYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P172 JYB shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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