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P974 RYH

1996 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

224,773 mi
Last recorded224,773 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP974 RYH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2012 224,773 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 220,952 miles

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

Oil leak

airbag replacement due 8/2011

Pass 20 Apr 2010 215,020 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010 214,892 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 206,383 miles

nearside rear indicator lens has small hole in

Fail 16 Apr 2009 206,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear indicator lens has small hole in

Pass 26 Apr 2008 199,405 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2008 199,301 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 May 2007 188,738 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 176,126 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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P974 RYH is a 1996 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P974 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P974 RYH registered?

P974 RYH is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 24 September 1996.

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