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P616 PYV

1996 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

177,844 mi
Last recorded177,844 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP616 PYV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2009 177,844 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

various oil leaks on engine

Pass 16 Jul 2008 168,598 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak on upper engine

Fail 10 Jul 2008 168,598 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak on upper engine

Pass 31 Jul 2007 161,389 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 161,248 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 153,578 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2006 153,395 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2005 145,137 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2005 144,832 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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P616 PYV is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P616 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 P616 PYV registered?

P616 PYV is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 14 August 1996.

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