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P224 YSO

1996 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

82,576 mi
Last recorded82,576 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP224 YSO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2010 82,576 miles

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

condensation build up inside nearside headlight causing slight blurring of beam pattern

Fail 23 Nov 2010 82,576 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

condensation build up inside nearside headlight causing slight blurring of beam pattern

Pass 20 Nov 2009 79,572 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 22 Aug 2008 77,364 miles

both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode at ends

nsr road spring corroded

oil leak from engine

osf top suspension arm bushes starting to split

osr brake backing plate deteriorated

rear number plate has water ingress

slight corrosion to front discs

Fail 19 Aug 2008 77,364 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode at ends

nsr road spring corroded

oil leak from engine

osf top suspension arm bushes starting to split

osr brake backing plate deteriorated

rear number plate has water ingress

slight corrosion to front discs

Fail 6 Aug 2007 75,211 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 75,211 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 73,460 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 73,460 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (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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P224 YSO is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red 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 P224 YSO, 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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P224 YSO is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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