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P41 RYH

1996 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

101,776 mi
Last recorded101,776 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP41 RYH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 101,776 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 101,776 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 97,650 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 94,349 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 91,090 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2014 91,090 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2013 86,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2012 80,184 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 76,001 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2010 71,902 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 71,897 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 68,013 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 68,011 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2008 63,372 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2008 63,372 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 58,410 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 58,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 53,343 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 53,343 miles

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

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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P41 RYH is a 1996 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P41 RYH, 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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P41 RYH is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 18 October 1996.

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