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P179 TRH

1997 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,383 mi
Last recorded153,383 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP179 TRH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 153,383 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2014 146,773 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 137,663 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 130,401 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 130,397 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 122,575 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 122,548 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 113,934 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 113,934 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 104,776 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 104,776 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by a cracked seat frame (5.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 92,444 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 92,388 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 86,414 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 81,515 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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P179 TRH is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P179 TRH, 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 P179 TRH registered?

P179 TRH is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 17 February 1997.

Is P179 TRH safe to buy?

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