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P580 SUG

1996 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP580 SUG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2013

corrosion on exhaust centre box BORDERLINE

footbrake travel

Fail 14 Jan 2013

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

corrosion on exhaust centre box BORDERLINE

footbrake travel

Pass 18 Jan 2012 163,805 miles

Rear no. plate condition

corrosion on exhaust middle box

corrosion on front brake discs

n/s/r brake disc borderline corrosion

o/s/f tyre borderline 1.6mm

Fail 12 Jan 2012 163,800 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Rear no. plate condition

corrosion on exhaust middle box

corrosion on front brake discs

n/s/r brake disc borderline corrosion

o/s/f tyre borderline 1.6mm

Pass 20 Jan 2011 160,569 miles

Chips on screen

Condition of rear brake discs

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2011 160,566 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Chips on screen

Condition of rear brake discs

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2010 156,559 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear brake discs border line

Pass 25 Feb 2009 152,505 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 152,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 147,718 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 147,718 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 139,990 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 139,990 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear wheels have slight wear in hub bearings

Pass 28 Mar 2006 130,812 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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P580 SUG is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P580 SUG, 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 P580 SUG registered?

P580 SUG is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 19 September 1996.

Is P580 SUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P580 SUG shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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