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P156 XCD

1997 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

216,913 mi
Last recorded216,913 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP156 XCD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 1 Nov 2025 216,913 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 210,888 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 204,040 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 195,817 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 188,841 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 184,285 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 177,144 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 168,766 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 165,111 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 159,774 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 155,950 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 149,132 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 143,504 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 136,019 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 27 Jun 2011 129,693 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 124,022 miles

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

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

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

n/s front disc worn n/s rear disc worn

Pass 23 Jun 2009 117,641 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 112,032 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 105,842 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 102,976 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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P156 XCD is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P156 XCD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P156 XCD registered?

P156 XCD is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 18 April 1997.

Is P156 XCD safe to buy?

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