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P823 RYH

1996 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

115,585 mi
Last recorded115,585 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP823 RYH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 115,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 115,579 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 114,566 miles

advise nearside front cv boot

advise offside front flexi brake hose

advise offside front tyre wear outer edge

Pass 13 Mar 2012 111,747 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 109,848 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 109,845 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 107,089 miles

Battery insecure

Both rear shock absorber gaiters are deteriorated.

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Play developing in the offside front outer track rod end.

centre l.e.d not working on centre stoplamp

front tyres worn on outer edges

light scratches on front windscreen

offside windscreen wiper blade rubber split

Fail 25 Feb 2010 107,088 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Battery insecure

Both rear shock absorber gaiters are deteriorated.

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Play developing in the offside front outer track rod end.

centre l.e.d not working on centre stoplamp

front tyres worn on outer edges

light scratches on front windscreen

offside windscreen wiper blade rubber split

Pass 13 Mar 2009 104,496 miles

Battery loose at bulkhead compartment.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Light scratches at front windscreen.

N.s front outer tyre tread worn.

N.s headlamp aim close to o.s vertical limit.

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

O.s and n.s rear shock-absorber gaiters split.

O.s headlamp aim close to o.s vertical limit & upper horizontal limit.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

One centre stoplamp bulb (of four) not functioning.

Plastic engine under panel low at rear edge (not fully fastened).

Vacuum pipe at fuel pressure regulator deteriorated.

Wiper blades becoming worn.

Fail 7 Mar 2009 104,496 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery loose at bulkhead compartment.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Light scratches at front windscreen.

N.s front outer tyre tread worn.

N.s headlamp aim close to o.s vertical limit.

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

O.s and n.s rear shock-absorber gaiters split.

O.s headlamp aim close to o.s vertical limit & upper horizontal limit.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

One centre stoplamp bulb (of four) not functioning.

Plastic engine under panel low at rear edge (not fully fastened).

Vacuum pipe at fuel pressure regulator deteriorated.

Wiper blades becoming worn.

Pass 7 Mar 2008 102,282 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

rear registration plate beginning to deteriorate

Fail 26 Feb 2008 102,279 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

outer cover of nearside front brake hose split, advise replacement

rear registration plate beginning to deteriorate

Pass 29 Nov 2006 99,137 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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P823 RYH is a 1996 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P823 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.

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P823 RYH is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 20 September 1996.

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