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P427 YFC

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,987 mi
Last recorded141,987 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP427 YFC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2011 141,987 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 136,803 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 136,803 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s lower swivel sqeeking

Pass 16 Jul 2009 130,690 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 130,667 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 1 May 2008 124,815 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 109,349 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 98,504 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 93,599 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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P427 YFC is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P427 YFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P427 YFC registered?

P427 YFC is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 13 November 1996.

Is P427 YFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P427 YFC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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