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P208 WCW

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,849 mi
Last recorded78,849 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP208 WCW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2011 78,849 miles

ALL SUSPENSION SPRINGS CORROADED IN AREAS

EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAVERLY CORROADED

FRONT & REAR BRAKE DISCS ALL WORN AND PITTED

Fail 5 Dec 2011 78,849 miles

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

ALL SUSPENSION SPRINGS CORROADED IN AREAS

EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAVERLY CORROADED

FRONT & REAR BRAKE DISCS ALL WORN AND PITTED

Pass 6 Dec 2010 77,067 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 75,357 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 75,357 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 72,155 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 72,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

OSR tyre perished and on 2mm

centre exhaust silencer very rusty

front brake hoses perished

front upper suspention arm bushes perished

rear brake hose ferrals rusty

wear on front brake discs - NSF slightly corroded inner side

Pass 20 Nov 2007 69,475 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 67,083 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 67,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 65,462 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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P208 WCW is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1997 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 129,309 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P208 WCW, 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 P208 WCW registered?

P208 WCW is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 6 January 1997.

Is P208 WCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P208 WCW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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