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P168 YKS

1997 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

173,111 mi
Last recorded173,111 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP168 YKS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2015 173,111 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2014 168,368 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nsf cv gator perishin slightly

oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2013 163,548 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 154,911 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 149,226 miles

osr shock slightly leaking

Pass 1 Jul 2010 142,856 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear bump stops perished

Pass 29 Jun 2009 136,399 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 129,531 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 123,253 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 123,253 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 117,204 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in rear wheel bearings

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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P168 YKS is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P168 YKS, 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 P168 YKS registered?

P168 YKS is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 25 February 1997.

Is P168 YKS safe to buy?

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