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P177 YKS

1997 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

158,547 mi
Last recorded158,547 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP177 YKS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 158,547 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 157,793 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 155,485 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 154,544 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2016 149,365 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2015 144,434 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2014 137,370 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 127,088 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 120,187 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 115,370 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 102,147 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 89,914 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 80,017 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 80,017 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 69,704 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 69,704 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 66,841 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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P177 YKS is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 P177 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 P177 YKS registered?

P177 YKS is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 25 February 1997.

Is P177 YKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P177 YKS shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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