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P112 DCY

1997 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,974 mi
Last recorded75,974 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP112 DCY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 75,974 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 75,282 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 75,282 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2021 74,341 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 12 May 2021 74,341 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2020 73,317 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 73,317 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2019 71,357 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 69,014 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 66,272 miles

Front front wipers in poor condition

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 64,067 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 63,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 63,134 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 62,715 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 61,858 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 61,045 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 60,596 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 59,856 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 59,856 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 59,194 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 59,184 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 58,592 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 55,244 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 50,727 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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P112 DCY is a 1997 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 P112 DCY, 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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What year was P112 DCY registered?

P112 DCY is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 16 January 1997.

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