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P137 DSA

1997 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

233,486 mi
Last recorded233,486 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP137 DSA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2012 233,486 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

o/s front top suspension arm rear inner bush worn

Fail 21 Apr 2012 233,476 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

o/s front top suspension arm rear inner bush worn

Pass 21 Apr 2011 225,052 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 217,861 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 217,831 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 212,611 miles

Minor oil leak.

Offside windscreen wiper blade slightly deteriorated.

Rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated.

Pass 13 Mar 2008 209,851 miles

Slight front brake imbalance.

Very slight lip on all brake discs.

Fail 13 Mar 2008 209,851 miles

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

Slight front brake imbalance.

Very slight lip on all brake discs.

Pass 17 Mar 2007 186,931 miles

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 173,418 miles

front brake imbalance 22% (fail if above 25%).

Fail 27 Feb 2006 173,418 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front brake imbalance 22% (fail if above 25%).

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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P137 DSA is a 1997 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1997 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 129,309 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P137 DSA, 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 P137 DSA registered?

P137 DSA is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 4 March 1997.

Is P137 DSA safe to buy?

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