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P735 RYK

1996 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

83,372 mi
Last recorded83,372 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP735 RYK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 83,372 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner pad (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2017 83,369 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner pad (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 75,495 miles

Front Undertrays Conceal Engine Area

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Upper Wishbone Bushes Slightly Perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin More Wear on O/S Than N/S (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 72,585 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 69,880 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 67,274 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 64,120 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 61,091 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 58,184 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 55,633 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 52,797 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 49,772 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 47,548 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 45,118 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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P735 RYK is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 P735 RYK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P735 RYK?

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What year was P735 RYK registered?

P735 RYK is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 4 December 1996.

Is P735 RYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P735 RYK shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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