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P53 FDA

1996 Audi Coupe

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,935 mi
Last recorded114,935 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 1996 Audi Coupe119,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP53 FDA
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 114,935 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 114,918 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 114,912 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 114,798 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight leak o/s/f strut

Pass 27 Sep 2016 113,912 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 113,910 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 May 2015 112,083 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2015 112,083 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 111,822 miles

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

Offside rear tyre perishing

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 111,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear tyre perishing

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 105,567 miles

Both front strut tops slight play

Both rear tyres perishing slightly

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

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

Offside Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Slight play in both front sub-frame bushes

Pass 22 Jun 2012 101,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside front tyre slight wear on edges

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2012 101,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside front tyre slight wear on edges

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2011 96,964 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2011 96,964 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2010 91,512 miles

Front subrame bushes slight play

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 86,289 miles

both front rear subframe bushes slight play

front discs slightly worn

strong advise both front bottom arm bushes slight play

Pass 10 Jul 2008 82,610 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 78,446 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 75,030 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 75,030 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Audi Coupe?

Based on 59,965 MOT tests across 7,751 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
3,118
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
7,751
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,923
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,867
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,381
fog lamp not working 2,039
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 1,709
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P53 FDA is a 1996 Audi Coupe in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Audi Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 119,115 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 Coupe fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,923 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P53 FDA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 30 years old, this Audi Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P53 FDA registered?

P53 FDA is a 1996 Audi Coupe, first registered on 9 August 1996.

Is P53 FDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P53 FDA shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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