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P128 MKJ

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,852 mi
Last recorded110,852 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP128 MKJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 110,852 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 110,859 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 105,776 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 101,066 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 96,901 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 93,718 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 89,668 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 87,700 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 84,948 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 79,492 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 75,049 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 75,049 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 18 May 2007 71,098 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2007 71,098 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 66,907 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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P128 MKJ is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P128 MKJ, 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 P128 MKJ registered?

P128 MKJ is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P128 MKJ safe to buy?

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