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P953 YPB

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

135,025 mi
Last recorded135,025 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP953 YPB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2009 135,025 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

airbag warning light on dashboard

centre rear brake light incomplete

ignition key does not self return to auxillary position causing lights,windscreen washers/wipers and horn to become inoperative

nearside front tyre getting low on tread

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge close to legal limit and slightly perished/cracking

offside front tyre worn on edges close to legal limit

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 10 Sep 2009 135,021 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

airbag warning light on dashboard

centre rear brake light incomplete

ignition key does not self return to auxillary position causing lights,windscreen washers/wipers and horn to become inoperative

nearside front tyre getting low on tread

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge close to legal limit and slightly perished/cracking

offside front tyre worn on edges close to legal limit

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 12 Sep 2008 129,771 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 129,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 122,709 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2006 111,490 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 111,490 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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P953 YPB is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P953 YPB, 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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P953 YPB is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P953 YPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P953 YPB shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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