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P446 JYA

1996 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

72,098 mi
Last recorded72,098 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP446 JYA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 72,098 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 71,834 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 71,581 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 71,381 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 71,096 miles

Auxillery belts showing signs of deterioration

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 70,692 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front upper arms inner bushes (Both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 70,350 miles

Nearside Front Outer track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated but not preventing the ingress of dirt

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes seperating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 69,984 miles

Nearside Front Outer track rod end boot deteriorated not progressing the ingress of dirt

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement left side arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 69,670 miles

front and rear frames corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2017 68,982 miles

Both rear tyres perishing to outer walls

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 68,982 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure split (2.2.D.2d)

Both rear tyres perishing to outer walls

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 67,846 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement top left side inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 67,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 66,093 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 66,093 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 65,115 miles

rear shock absorber dust covers split/damaged

rear tyres perished/cracked

Pass 3 May 2012 64,088 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear shock absorber rubber dust covers split

Pass 3 May 2011 62,863 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 61,245 miles

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

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

rear reg plate deteriated

Pass 28 Apr 2009 59,506 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 56,868 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 52,895 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 49,649 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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P446 JYA is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 P446 JYA, 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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What year was P446 JYA registered?

P446 JYA is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P446 JYA safe to buy?

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