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P397 YPH

1996 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

173,888 mi
Last recorded173,888 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP397 YPH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 173,888 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant leak

exhaust corroded.

Fail 7 Feb 2018 173,875 miles

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

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

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant leak

exhaust corroded.

Pass 8 Feb 2017 162,594 miles

Brake fluid dirty black

Fail 3 Feb 2017 162,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released All (1.2.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Brake fluid dirty black

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 152,451 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake fluid dirty.

wipers starting to smear the screen.

Pass 13 Feb 2015 138,782 miles

brake fluid black.

Fail 10 Feb 2015 138,782 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

brake fluid black.

Pass 30 Jan 2014 129,222 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

spare wheel flat

Fail 28 Jan 2014 129,222 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

spare wheel flat

Pass 14 Feb 2013 126,414 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Dec 2012 126,408 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2011 123,086 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2011 123,086 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2010 116,929 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate advise to change

Pass 4 Aug 2009 112,196 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 109,648 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 104,844 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 89,624 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 89,624 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Aug 2005 74,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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P397 YPH is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 P397 YPH, 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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P397 YPH is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 24 August 1996.

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