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P307 PYY

1996 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

238,623 mi
Last recorded238,623 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP307 PYY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2012 238,623 miles

Airbaglight stays on

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2012 238,613 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 221,364 miles

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

Oil leak

air bag light on dash

Pass 8 Sep 2009 215,038 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 215,038 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2008 210,653 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 205,560 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2007 205,560 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 20,168 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 201,574 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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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P307 PYY is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel 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 P307 PYY, 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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P307 PYY is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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