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P659 SYS

1996 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,845 mi
Last recorded126,845 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP659 SYS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2010 126,845 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

brake pipes leading from front to nearside and offside rear flex hoses corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2010 126,844 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

brake pipes leading from front to nearside and offside rear flex hoses corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2009 119,789 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 112,824 miles

both front flexi hoses cracking

Pass 4 Dec 2007 107,117 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 102,055 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 96,601 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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P659 SYS is a 1996 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 P659 SYS, 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 P659 SYS registered?

P659 SYS is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 9 August 1996.

Is P659 SYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P659 SYS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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