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P516 PYY

1996 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

201,802 mi
Last recorded201,802 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP516 PYY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2016 201,802 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

rear shocks not damping very well

Pass 17 Feb 2015 189,252 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 189,093 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 181,533 miles

brake fluid resivour cracked

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2013 174,629 miles

brake fluid resivour cracked and perrsihed but not leaking

front registration plate damaged

front turn signals slightly discoloured

n/s bottom ball joint dust cover damaged

o/s and n/s front lower suspension arm ball joints have slight play

rear exhaust slight blow

rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 3 Oct 2011 166,191 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 166,191 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2010 148,110 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2010 148,104 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 137,832 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 137,832 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 130,966 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 130,966 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Both rear tyres Are Deteriorating

Fail 4 Sep 2007 124,908 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 124,908 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 119,546 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 119,546 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P516 PYY is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 P516 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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P516 PYY is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P516 PYY safe to buy?

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