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P971 YPB

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

165,565 mi
Last recorded165,565 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP971 YPB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 165,565 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 160,245 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 160,239 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 153,641 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 149,026 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 144,588 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 140,040 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 136,270 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 130,378 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 130,378 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2007 125,412 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 125,412 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 120,709 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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P971 YPB is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P971 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P971 YPB registered?

P971 YPB is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 12 August 1996.

Is P971 YPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P971 YPB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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