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P990 RYF

1996 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,554 mi
Last recorded77,554 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP990 RYF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2013 77,554 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2012 75,911 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 74,565 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 73,106 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 71,647 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 71,647 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 69,763 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 69,763 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 66,774 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 64,703 miles

both front brake hosescracking

grease around cv boot no split found

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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P990 RYF is a 1996 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P990 RYF, 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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What year was P990 RYF registered?

P990 RYF is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 17 September 1996.

Is P990 RYF safe to buy?

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