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P804 RYH

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,020 mi
Last recorded129,020 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP804 RYH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 129,020 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 128,237 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 127,113 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 125,774 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 124,971 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 124,091 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

Fail 21 Dec 2016 124,091 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 121,298 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 118,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 118,989 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 115,919 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 115,904 miles

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 112,655 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 107,911 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 107,911 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 104,805 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 99,309 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 99,308 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 94,924 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 94,820 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 91,353 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 85,505 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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P804 RYH is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P804 RYH, 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

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What year was P804 RYH registered?

P804 RYH is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 25 September 1996.

Is P804 RYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P804 RYH shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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