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P82 RYL

1996 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

182,774 mi
Last recorded182,774 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2014
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP82 RYL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2014 182,774 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2013 175,430 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 168,429 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 168,341 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 160,011 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 159,986 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 152,551 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 152,551 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 143,955 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 134,960 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 134,960 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 128,054 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 128,051 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 120,600 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 120,596 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 110,742 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Nov 2005

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

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

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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P82 RYL is a 1996 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P82 RYL, 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 P82 RYL registered?

P82 RYL is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 3 October 1996.

Is P82 RYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P82 RYL shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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