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P159 SAH

1997 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP159 SAH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 207,582 miles

Front wings rusty

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

slight wear in track rod end bushes

Fail 25 Oct 2021 207,578 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front wings rusty

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

slight wear in track rod end bushes

Pass 5 Oct 2020 200,507 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle and axle mount plates rusty

one fuel tank strap missing

Pass 15 Oct 2019
Fail 10 Oct 2019

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 183,809 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front flexi hose perised

Pass 27 Oct 2017 176,964 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 176,964 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 167,154 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 156,955 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 147,915 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 140,228 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 133,726 miles

As per failure.

Fail 2 Oct 2012 133,724 miles

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

Offside rear tyre at legal limits.

Rear brake discs becoming corroded.

Slight damage to windscreen.

Pass 20 Oct 2011 127,274 miles

Slight damage to front windscreen.

Fail 20 Oct 2011 127,272 miles

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

Slight damage to front windscreen.

Pass 28 Oct 2010 119,374 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 119,320 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 111,868 miles

front and rear number plates becoming deteriorated.

Fail 12 Oct 2009 111,693 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear number plates becoming deteriorated.

Pass 22 Oct 2008 103,563 miles

Engine under tray insecure.

Pass 12 Oct 2007 93,002 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE BECOMING DETERATED

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 84,222 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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P159 SAH is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 P159 SAH, 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 P159 SAH registered?

P159 SAH is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 17 April 1997.

Is P159 SAH safe to buy?

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