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P451 JYA

1996 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

134,437 mi
Last recorded134,437 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP451 JYA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 134,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

high level brake light not working

Fail 20 Sep 2016 134,437 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 14 Sep 2015 119,623 miles

Front brake discs have a 10-15mm wide corroded lip on inner faces - pads 8mm approx.

Front wipers not parking everytime

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake discs lightly pitted

brakefluid black - recommend replacement

high level brakelight not working

surface corrosion to front to rear brake pipes where they join axle hoses

Fail 14 Sep 2015 119,623 miles

Front brake discs have a 10-15mm wide corroded lip on inner faces - pads 8mm approx.

Front wipers not parking everytime

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

all brake discs lightly pitted

brakefluid black - recommend replacement

high level brakelight not working

surface corrosion to front to rear brake pipes where they join axle hoses

Pass 19 Sep 2014 118,892 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 118,891 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 118,622 miles

Front and rear number plates in poor condition

High level brake lamp out

Near side front tyre worn very close to tread limit

Fail 18 Sep 2013 118,617 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front and rear number plates in poor condition

High level brake lamp out

Near side front tyre worn very close to tread limit

Pass 17 Sep 2012 117,832 miles

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

Front number plate in very poor condition

Near side rear tyre cracked

Washers poor

drivers door dificult to open

Pass 16 Sep 2011 117,220 miles

Front number plate in poor condition

High level brake lamp out

Rear brake inner pads may be worn low

Pass 30 Jul 2010 116,164 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 116,158 miles

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

Front wipers in poor condition

Slight bind near side front brake

Pass 6 Aug 2009 114,596 miles

Both wiper blades in poor condition

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

Rear brake pads may be worn low

Slight bind near side fronr brake

Fail 6 Aug 2009 114,596 miles

Both wiper blades in poor condition

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake pads may be worn low

Slight bind near side fronr brake

Pass 29 Jul 2008 112,138 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 112,133 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 106,416 miles

Corrosion on rear brake discs

Off side front tyre worn close to tread limit outer edge

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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P451 JYA is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 P451 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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P451 JYA is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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