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P499 YAE

1996 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP499 YAE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014

offside rear flexi brake hose slightly twisted.

oil leak.

play in nearside front droplink.

play in rear beam bushes.

Fail 31 Mar 2014

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear flexi brake hose slightly twisted.

oil leak.

play in nearside front droplink.

play in rear beam bushes.

Pass 17 Apr 2013 185,665 miles

front discs corroded.

offside front tyre low on edges/splits on inner sidewall.

offside rear tyre very close too limit of 1.6mm.

slight play nearside front droplink.

slight play nearside front top ball joint.

Fail 10 Apr 2013 185,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

front discs corroded.

offside front tyre low on edges/splits on inner sidewall.

offside rear tyre very close too limit of 1.6mm.

slight play nearside front droplink.

slight play nearside front top ball joint.

Pass 7 Apr 2012 165,423 miles

all tyres low.

front cv gators split.

Fail 3 Apr 2012 165,373 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

all tyres low.

front cv gators split.

offside rear brake disc badly corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2011 149,666 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 149,193 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 87,607 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 87,607 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 121,148 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 112,229 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 98,634 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 98,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 84,889 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 84,672 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jun 2005 73,246 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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P499 YAE is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel 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 P499 YAE, 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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P499 YAE is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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