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P129 RYM

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

102,825 mi
Last recorded102,825 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP129 RYM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 102,825 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 102,813 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 94,267 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 90,088 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 89,846 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 86,957 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 84,024 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 84,024 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 81,470 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 77,322 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2012 72,313 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 67,672 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 64,452 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 60,840 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 56,908 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 53,542 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 49,838 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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P129 RYM is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P129 RYM, 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 P129 RYM registered?

P129 RYM is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 29 January 1997.

Is P129 RYM safe to buy?

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