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P158 KWL

1997 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

5,144 mi
Last recorded5,144 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP158 KWL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2011 5,144 miles

Nearside front brake disc pitted and corroded

Nearside rear brake disc pitted and corroded

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Offside front brake disc pitted and corroded

Offside rear brake disc pitted and corroded

Oil leaking from engine

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 5,114 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake disc pitted and corroded

Nearside rear brake disc pitted and corroded

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Offside front brake disc pitted and corroded

Offside rear brake disc pitted and corroded

Oil leaking from engine

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 3,618 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brakes discs rusty.

front tyres worn on inside & outside edges.

n/s/r brake slightly binding.

o/s/f indicator light pale.

Fail 23 Apr 2010 3,618 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front brakes discs rusty.

front tyres worn on inside & outside edges.

n/s/r brake slightly binding.

o/s/f indicator light pale.

Pass 9 May 2009 2,100 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 2,069 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 395 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 149,803 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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P158 KWL is a 1997 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P158 KWL, 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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P158 KWL is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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