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P13 BBY

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

148,678 mi
Last recorded148,678 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP13 BBY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 148,678 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 145,504 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 145,504 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 140,999 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 137,033 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 133,027 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 127,709 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 127,709 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 122,089 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 122,088 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 115,318 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 110,488 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 110,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 100,719 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 100,719 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 97,363 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 97,363 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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P13 BBY is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P13 BBY, 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 P13 BBY registered?

P13 BBY is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 18 March 1997.

Is P13 BBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P13 BBY shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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