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P977 YWN

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

135,262 mi
Last recorded135,262 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP977 YWN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2013 135,262 miles

both front tyres coming close to limit aprx 3/4mm = N/S/R TYRE VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT APRX 2/3MM = rear brake discs corroded/pitted

Fail 20 May 2013 135,262 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

both front tyres coming close to limit aprx 3/4mm = N/S/R TYRE VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT APRX 2/3MM = rear brake discs corroded/pitted

Pass 27 Jun 2012 131,096 miles

front brake padfs low aprx 2/3000 mls = rear brake discs corroded/pitted = slight leak n/s/r shock absorber = some movment n/s/f top suspension arm rear most ball joint

Fail 27 Jun 2012 131,096 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake padfs low aprx 2/3000 mls = rear brake discs corroded/pitted = slight leak n/s/r shock absorber = some movment n/s/f top suspension arm rear most ball joint

Pass 25 Jul 2011 124,130 miles

o/s/f tyre coming close to limit aprx 3mm both rear brake discs corroded/pitted engine oil leaks air-bag warning light on

Fail 20 Jul 2011 124,130 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre coming close to limit aprx 3mm both rear brake discs corroded/pitted engine oil leaks air-bag warning light on

Pass 5 Jun 2010 120,326 miles

surface corosion front and rear brake discs

Fail 10 Apr 2010 120,326 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 97,579 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 93,631 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 93,631 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 88,798 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 88,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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P977 YWN is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P977 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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P977 YWN is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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