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P169 KRD

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

148,985 mi
Last recorded148,985 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP169 KRD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 148,985 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front cv gaiter insecure

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn advise closer inspection (3.1.5)

engine bay restricted view

Fail 25 Apr 2017 148,985 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front cv gaiter insecure

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn advise closer inspection (3.1.5)

engine bay restricted view

Pass 19 Apr 2016 142,934 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine cover

engine under tray

Fail 19 Apr 2016 142,934 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine cover

engine under tray

Pass 27 May 2015 137,617 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside cv gaiter insecure

Fail 27 May 2015 137,617 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside cv gaiter insecure

Pass 2 Jun 2014 132,569 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 132,569 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 126,035 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2013 126,035 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 120,483 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 120,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 114,934 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 114,934 miles

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 107,166 miles

Both front wipers bit smeary

NSR bumper slightly damage

Battery insecure - battery box badly corroaded

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2009 102,644 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 95,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 84,770 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 75,011 miles

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

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

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

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

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 KRD is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KRD, 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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P169 KRD is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 8 July 1997.

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