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P59 EOM

1996 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

308,265 mi
Last recorded308,265 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP59 EOM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2011 308,265 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Jan 2011 308,261 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 293,769 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 273,319 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 273,145 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 253,280 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 239,990 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 239,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper 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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P59 EOM is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue 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 P59 EOM, 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 P59 EOM registered?

P59 EOM is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P59 EOM safe to buy?

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