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P495 PYY

1996 Audi A4

Red Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,625 mi
Last recorded122,625 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP495 PYY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2009 122,625 miles

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

both front tyres coming up to markers

near side front suspension upper rear most arm / inner bush slight split

rear no plate loose

screw in off side front tyre

Fail 15 Jun 2009 122,625 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front tyres coming up to markers

near side front suspension upper rear most arm / inner bush slight split

rear no plate loose

screw in off side front tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2008 112,116 miles

fine cracks to both front brake flexes

off side front upper suspension arms inner bushes slight cracking

Fail 17 Jun 2008 112,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

fine cracks to both front brake flexes

off side front upper suspension arms inner bushes slight cracking

Pass 16 Jun 2007 101,337 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 101,334 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2006 89,876 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jun 2006 89,876 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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P495 PYY is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P495 PYY, 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 P495 PYY registered?

P495 PYY is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 19 August 1996.

Is P495 PYY safe to buy?

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