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P183 NAV

1997 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

177,092 mi
Last recorded177,092 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP183 NAV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2009 177,092 miles

Front tyres are worn on the edges

Front under tray cover is fitted

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

Fail 7 Jan 2009 177,092 miles

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

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

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

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

Front tyres are worn on the edges

Front under tray cover is fitted

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

Fail 6 Jan 2009 177,087 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

OFFSIDE FRONT WIPER RUBBER SLIGHTLY SPLIT

BAD OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED MORE ON INSIDES OF DISCS

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON 2M

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED MORE ON OFFSIDE REAR OUTER SIDE OF DISC

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 18 Dec 2007 174,484 miles

Front under tray covers are fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

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

Fail 14 Dec 2007 174,428 miles

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

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

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

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

Front under tray covers are fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 170,198 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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P183 NAV is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P183 NAV, 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 P183 NAV registered?

P183 NAV is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P183 NAV safe to buy?

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