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P459 VDD

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

143,074 mi
Last recorded143,074 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP459 VDD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 143,074 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 139,643 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 135,695 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyrte smaal cut in tread

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 8 May 2015 132,997 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2015 132,997 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 128,671 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 124,399 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 119,972 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 119,972 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 113,533 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 107,743 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 101,332 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 94,454 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 94,454 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 88,865 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 80,732 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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P459 VDD is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P459 VDD, 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 P459 VDD registered?

P459 VDD is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is P459 VDD safe to buy?

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