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P212 PTW

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,011 mi
Last recorded33,011 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP212 PTW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2009 33,011 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 33,011 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 28,337 miles

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

front no plate cracked

Fail 18 Mar 2008 28,337 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front no plate cracked

Pass 26 Mar 2007 23,668 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 23,668 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 19,299 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 19,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate slightly cracked at top

rear brake pads look low get checked out

under tray loose under the vehicle

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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P212 PTW is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P212 PTW, 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 P212 PTW registered?

P212 PTW is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 18 April 1997.

Is P212 PTW safe to buy?

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