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P583 PYV

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,049 mi
Last recorded140,049 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP583 PYV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2011 140,049 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

flex brake pipe ends corroded/ corrosion on o/s/r brake pipe/ front upper suspension arms bushes splitting

Pass 13 Nov 2009 134,686 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 134,686 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

o/s cv boot damp/ front suspension/ bushes cracking/ brake pipes covered in plastic/ n/s/r tyre on limit/ power steering pipes damp/ battery insecure/ fuel filter corroded/

Pass 1 Oct 2008 129,339 miles

front upper suspension bushes cracking / surface corrosion on brake pipes / n/s/r tyre worn on edge / unable to open n/s/r door from inside /

Pass 14 Sep 2007 118,132 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 102,516 miles

advise front & rear reg plates in poor condition

advise o/s/r ytre getting low on tread

advise slight wear to axle beam bushes

exhaust front pipe flexy in poor condition/ advise replacement

slight blow from exhaust centre section joint

Pass 15 Sep 2005 88,926 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 88,924 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

advise n/s & o/s top suspension arm inner bushes have slight wear

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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P583 PYV is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 131,704 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 P583 PYV, 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 P583 PYV registered?

P583 PYV is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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