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P778 JYC

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

193,052 mi
Last recorded193,052 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP778 JYC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 193,052 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both and ferrules slightly corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion to underside, suspension, brake and exhaust components

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Feb 2021 192,296 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both and slightly deteriorating (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

surface corrosion to underside, suspension, brake and exhaust components

Fail 22 Feb 2021 192,291 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both and slightly deteriorating (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

surface corrosion to underside, suspension, brake and exhaust components

Pass 25 Feb 2020 191,543 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 189,942 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 187,935 miles

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 27 Feb 2017 185,622 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 183,186 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 180,354 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 180,354 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 179,777 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 179,038 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 177,743 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 177,743 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 176,316 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 176,316 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 175,093 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 175,061 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 173,783 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 173,783 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 169,677 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 169,677 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 166,645 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 161,404 miles

Near side rear strut has plastic protective cover broken exposing the strut.

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jan 2006 161,404 miles

Near side rear strut has plastic protective cover broken exposing the strut.

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P778 JYC is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 P778 JYC, 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 P778 JYC registered?

P778 JYC is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 30 October 1996.

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