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P159 GNE

1996 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

166,927 mi
Last recorded166,927 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP159 GNE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 166,927 miles

Offside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 163,952 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Dec 2016 164,511 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 163,118 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2014 162,642 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 162,642 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 161,808 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 160,209 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2011 158,751 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 155,439 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2009 153,678 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 150,302 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 150,302 miles

Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 138,377 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 137,792 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 119,889 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 119,539 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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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P159 GNE is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P159 GNE, 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 P159 GNE registered?

P159 GNE is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 3 October 1996.

Is P159 GNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P159 GNE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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