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P169 GHN

1997 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,947 mi
Last recorded130,947 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP169 GHN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2010 130,947 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 127,736 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 127,734 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT REQUIRED AND CHECKING PULLEYS FOR EXCESSIVE NOISE AND RUNOUT

both rear brake discs corroded, advise replacement

nearside rear shocker damp / soft

nearside rear tyre exactly 1.6mm, advise renewal now

offside rear tyre tread depth low 2mm, advise replacement now (205/55r16w)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 124,421 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 111,146 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 111,146 miles

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 97,960 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 97,960 miles

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

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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P169 GHN is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc 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 P169 GHN, 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 P169 GHN registered?

P169 GHN is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P169 GHN safe to buy?

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