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P142 DCY

1997 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,539 mi
Last recorded137,539 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP142 DCY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2015 137,539 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 128,160 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 120,045 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 114,156 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 114,018 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 109,235 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 103,565 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 103,472 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 98,134 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 98,132 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 93,443 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 87,031 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 87,012 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 79,710 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 79,515 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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P142 DCY is a 1997 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P142 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 P142 DCY registered?

P142 DCY is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 4 March 1997.

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