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P24 YJO

1996 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,535 mi
Last recorded144,535 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP24 YJO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2011 144,535 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 137,099 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 137,099 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 129,267 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 129,267 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 121,556 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 121,556 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 107,143 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 107,011 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 92,172 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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P24 YJO is a 1996 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P24 YJO, 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 P24 YJO registered?

P24 YJO is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 23 October 1996.

Is P24 YJO safe to buy?

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