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P611 JYB

1996 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,810 mi
Last recorded143,810 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP611 JYB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 143,810 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 143,808 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 139,756 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side door trim moulding in poor condition

Pass 9 Aug 2014 135,657 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight cut o/s/r tyre wall

Pass 13 Aug 2013 130,010 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 125,389 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 122,743 miles

Both front tyres wearing low

Both rear tyres starting to lose shape

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2011 122,743 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing low

Both rear tyres starting to lose shape

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake imbalence 22% (max 25%)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 115,760 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

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

airbag warning light illuminated

brake pads slightly worn

n/s/r brake disc corroded

rear number plate delaminating/discolouring

Fail 18 Aug 2010 115,759 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

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

airbag warning light illuminated

brake pads slightly worn

n/s/r brake disc corroded

rear number plate delaminating/discolouring

Pass 21 Aug 2009 108,805 miles

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)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 105,350 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 105,340 miles

Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 102,386 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 96,234 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 90,087 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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P611 JYB is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 P611 JYB, 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 P611 JYB registered?

P611 JYB is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 23 August 1996.

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