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P319 PYY

1996 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

167,834 mi
Last recorded167,834 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP319 PYY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2012 167,834 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/SMIRROR GLASS CHIPPED

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 164,955 miles

Battery insecure

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

O/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS DAMAGE

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

Fail 24 Nov 2011 164,949 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Battery insecure

FRONT BUMPER INSECURE

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

O/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS DAMAGE

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 116,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside 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)

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

slight play in o/s and n/s front st/rack arms

Fail 22 Nov 2010 116,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 160,060 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 160,060 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 158,193 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 152,864 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 152,763 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake pads are wearing low

passenger rear tyre close to legal limit

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

drivers front tyre worn to 1.6mm

Fail 2 Nov 2006 147,107 miles

Front & rear tyres becoming low, 2-3mm, limit 1.6mm, keep check on.

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

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

Offside mirror cracked.

Signs of wear/pitting on front & rear brake discs, keep check on.

Slight travel in parking brake, recommend possible adjustment required.

Pass 2 Nov 2006 147,107 miles

Front & rear tyres becoming low, 2-3mm, limit 1.6mm, keep check on.

Offside mirror cracked.

Signs of wear/pitting on front & rear brake discs, keep check on.

Slight travel in parking brake, recommend possible adjustment required.

Pass 27 Oct 2005 136,435 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 136,435 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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P319 PYY is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P319 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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P319 PYY is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 6 August 1996.

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