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P559 CFV

1997 Audi A4

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,756 mi
Last recorded113,756 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP559 CFV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 113,756 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2016 113,302 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 113,254 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2015 106,231 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)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 21 May 2014 99,503 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 92,944 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 85,741 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 May 2011 80,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 May 2010 74,413 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 May 2009 69,477 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 65,901 miles

o/s/r tyre side walls cracking

Fail 2 Jun 2008 65,890 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre side walls cracking

Pass 1 Jun 2007 62,171 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 62,171 miles

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

advise both rear tyreswall starting to perish with age

Pass 2 Jun 2006 57,253 miles

nail in tyre

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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P559 CFV is a 1997 Audi A4 in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 129,309 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 P559 CFV, 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 29 years old, this Audi A4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P559 CFV registered?

P559 CFV is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P559 CFV safe to buy?

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