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P596 KYD

1997 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

253,010 mi
Last recorded253,010 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP596 KYD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2014 253,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front number plate is cracked

rear tyres cracked inbetween tread

Pass 6 Nov 2013 244,186 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

Fail 31 Oct 2013 244,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

nearside front brake disc very badly pitted/corroded

offside front brake disc very badly pitted/corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2012 235,950 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 28 Nov 2012 235,947 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 2 Nov 2011 226,604 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

O/S/F Bumper sticks out

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 218,381 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 211,009 miles

Front number plate damaged.

Handbrake near end of travel.

Fail 29 Oct 2009 210,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front number plate damaged.

Handbrake near end of travel (Borderline)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 203,742 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 203,737 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 194,813 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre Inner Edge Starting To Wear

Pass 29 Nov 2006 191,565 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 191,532 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)

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

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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P596 KYD is a 1997 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1997 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 129,309 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its 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 P596 KYD, 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 29 years old, this Audi A4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P596 KYD is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 7 May 1997.

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