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P839 RYH

1996 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

195,717 mi
Last recorded195,717 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP839 RYH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 195,717 miles

N/S+O/S WIPER RUBBER END SPLIT

Fail 28 Sep 2012 195,680 miles

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

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

N/S+O/S WIPER RUBBER END SPLIT

Pass 7 Nov 2011 193,250 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 193,095 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 182,826 miles

High level brake light not working

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front indicator dull orange

Rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 29 Oct 2010 182,826 miles

High level brake light not working

Offside front indicator dull orange

Rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 25 Oct 2010 182,569 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 173,667 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 165,891 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 165,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 155,711 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 143,658 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P839 RYH is a 1996 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P839 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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What year was P839 RYH registered?

P839 RYH is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 13 September 1996.

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