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P106 YJO

1997 Audi A4

Silver Lpg 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,065 mi
Last recorded164,065 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP106 YJO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2012 164,065 miles

N/s rear brake disc pitted (not excessively)

Oil leak from engine

exhaust flexi pipe has slight leak.

Fail 20 Sep 2012 164,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

N/s rear brake disc pitted (not excessively)

Oil leak from engine

exhaust flexi pipe has slight leak.

Pass 31 Aug 2011 156,868 miles

Front number plate damaged but legible

Fail 31 Aug 2011 156,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front number plate damaged but legible

Pass 13 Sep 2010 147,693 miles

front number plate cracked but still legible

n/s rear wheel rim slightly buckled

o/s headlamp has stonechip in glass

slight exhaust blow where front pipe meets cat

Pass 16 Sep 2009 145,735 miles

n/s rear road wheel slightly buckled

o/s headlamp has small hole in glass but beam pattern ok

Fail 2 Sep 2009 145,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

n/s rear road wheel slightly buckled

Pass 14 Apr 2007 141,209 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2006 128,406 miles

n/s+o/s c.v. boots starting to split

slight play in n /s rear wheel bearing

Fail 14 Apr 2006 128,406 miles

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

n/s+o/s c.v. boots starting to split

slight play in n /s rear wheel bearing

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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P106 YJO is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,598cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 129,309 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 P106 YJO, 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 29 years old, this Audi A4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P106 YJO is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 3 January 1997.

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