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P972 YWN

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,960 mi
Last recorded93,960 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP972 YWN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 93,960 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 93,960 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 93,919 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 93,113 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 May 2018 92,072 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2017 90,826 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside and offside wiper blades deteriorated.

Pass 1 Jun 2016 89,675 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 89,675 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 88,557 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 88,557 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 87,239 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 87,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 May 2013 83,488 miles

Accelerator pedal rubber missing

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 80,118 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 80,118 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 75,785 miles

BOTH FRONT TRACK ROD END BALL JOINT BOOTS SPLIT /SLIGHT PLAY.

Fail 20 May 2011 75,785 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

BOTH FRONT TRACK ROD END BALL JOINT BOOTS SPLIT /SLIGHT PLAY.

Pass 24 May 2010 73,412 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 73,412 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Engine breather pipe broken.

Front brake discs corroded and dished.

Pass 14 Aug 2009 71,437 miles

Handbrake efficiency only just within pass criteria [16%]

Pass 23 Aug 2008 67,651 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 64,876 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 64,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 62,483 miles

Bulkhead drain holes blocked.

Stains around fuel filter.

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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P972 YWN is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P972 YWN, 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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P972 YWN is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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