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P148 DCY

1997 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,584 mi
Last recorded140,584 miles
Recorded on23 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP148 DCY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2008 140,584 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate cracked

Pass 23 Mar 2007 131,791 miles

front pads wearing low

n/s/f indicator lens broken

o/s and n/s/r shocker dust covers deteriorated

rear seat covers fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2007 131,784 miles

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

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

front pads wearing low

n/s/f indicator lens broken

o/s and n/s/r shockers dust covers deteriorated

rear seat covers fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2006 116,948 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 116,948 miles

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

OSR tyre close to limit and has a nail in it. Tyre is at 2mm.

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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P148 DCY is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P148 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 P148 DCY registered?

P148 DCY is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 6 February 1997.

Is P148 DCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P148 DCY shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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