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P451 YPH

1996 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,838 mi
Last recorded126,838 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP451 YPH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2013 126,838 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 121,343 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 121,336 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 115,950 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 115,739 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2010 109,943 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 109,927 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 105,573 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 May 2009 105,573 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 97,939 miles

slight noise both front wheel bearings

Fail 4 Apr 2008 97,939 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 90,792 miles

o/s/f and both rear slightly perished

Fail 20 Mar 2007 90,678 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f and both rear tyres slightly perrished

Pass 16 Mar 2006 85,381 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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P451 YPH is a 1996 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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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What year was P451 YPH registered?

P451 YPH is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 6 September 1996.

Is P451 YPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P451 YPH shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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