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P745 AKS

1996 Audi Coupe

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,142 mi
Last recorded165,142 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Audi Coupe119,115 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP745 AKS
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 165,142 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 164,935 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both rear shock absorber casings corroded

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 3 Jun 2019 164,935 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn close to wear bands

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear shock absorber casings corroded

both rear tyre treads wearing unevenly

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2018 163,794 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer tyre wall cracking

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

all front and rear shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2017 162,817 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 161,507 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment offside and nearside front (2.5.A.1c)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

exhaust system deteriorated

front windscreen starting to delaminate

rear tyre treads wearing unevenly

rear windscreen defused

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 161,507 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component insecure fuel pump (7.2.1)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment offside and nearside front (2.5.A.1c)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

exhaust system deteriorated

front windscreen starting to delaminate

rear tyre treads wearing unevenly

rear windscreen defused

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 161,063 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst cracked (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 159,144 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear silencer heavily corroded

Windscreen de-laminating at o/s

Pass 3 Oct 2014 159,144 miles

Rear silencer heavily corroded

Windscreen de-laminating at o/s

Pass 24 Jul 2013 158,026 miles

both front and rear number plates starting to delaminate

both wiper blades torn slightly at ends

exhaust deteriorated at rear

rear windscreen delaminated

small amount of lift at offside and nearside front top strut mountings.

Pass 23 Jun 2011 150,034 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 148,464 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 146,686 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 127,260 miles

How Reliable is the Audi Coupe?

Based on 59,965 MOT tests across 7,751 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
3,118
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
7,751
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,923
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,867
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,381
fog lamp not working 2,039
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 1,709
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P745 AKS is a 1996 Audi Coupe in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Audi Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 119,115 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi Coupe fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,923 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P745 AKS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 30 years old, this Audi Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P745 AKS registered?

P745 AKS is a 1996 Audi Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P745 AKS safe to buy?

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