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P256 LYD

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,435 mi
Last recorded82,435 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP256 LYD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2012 82,435 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 77,875 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 73,511 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 67,930 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate slight crack

Pass 15 Apr 2008 62,364 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 56,121 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 49,531 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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P256 LYD is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 129,309 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 P256 LYD, 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 29 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 P256 LYD registered?

P256 LYD is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 8 May 1997.

Is P256 LYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P256 LYD shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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