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P591 ORT

1996 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

199,943 mi
Last recorded199,943 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP591 ORT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2009 199,943 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

both front upper suspension arms inner bushes worn

n/s/f brake disc slightly corroding

o/s/r tyre worn low

o/s/r wheel bearing has slight freeplay and rough when rotated

Pass 22 Oct 2008 187,335 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

fuel tank straps corroded

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2007 180,595 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 180,595 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

front tyres worn on edges

rear brake hose ferules corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2006 172,547 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 172,445 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 155,586 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 155,488 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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P591 ORT is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 131,704 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P591 ORT, 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 P591 ORT registered?

P591 ORT is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 15 October 1996.

Is P591 ORT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P591 ORT shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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