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YIB 3407

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

228,543 mi
Last recorded228,543 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIB 3407
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 228,543 miles

Cut to NSF Tyre Outer Sidewall

Extensive Engine Oil Leak

Slight Play in NSF Wheel Bearing

Slight Play in OSR Wheel Bearing

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 228,540 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Cut to NSF Tyre Outer Sidewall

Extensive Engine Oil Leak

Slight Play in NSF Wheel Bearing

Slight Play in OSR Wheel Bearing

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 209,178 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear brake discs worn

Fail 5 Oct 2016 209,178 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint upper arm ball joints do not look fully tightened (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 6 Oct 2015 183,465 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs worn.

Fail 5 Oct 2015 183,465 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs worn.

Pass 4 Aug 2014 180,823 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2014 180,827 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2013 165,997 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 157,966 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

headlights have a slight hint of blue

Pass 21 May 2011 145,732 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 135,375 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both sides front steering arm have a slight movement

Fail 25 May 2010 135,369 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both sides front steering arm have a slight movement

Pass 26 May 2009 130,932 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under chassie+engine tray fitted

Fail 23 May 2009 130,927 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under chassie+engine tray fitted

Pass 19 May 2008 113,332 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2007 103,830 miles

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

under bonnet coverd cant be seen.

Fail 30 Apr 2007 103,828 miles

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

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

under bonnt covered , chassie cant be seen.

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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YIB 3407 is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YIB 3407, 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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YIB 3407 is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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