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P218 XTN

1997 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

467,133 mi
Last recorded467,133 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP218 XTN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 467,133 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 457,583 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 445,202 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear subframe bushes perrished

Fail 28 Aug 2019 445,202 miles

rear subframe bushes perrished

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 419,638 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2018 419,582 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both mains reduced thickness (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front driveboot damaged

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

prop centre carrier damaged

Pass 10 Aug 2017 397,445 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear @ joins (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 377,717 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both mains (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 377,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush rear (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both mains (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 358,872 miles

condition of exhaust systems

condition of offside front wing

Fail 28 Jan 2015 358,865 miles

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

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

condition of exhaust systems

condition of offside front wing

Pass 27 Jan 2014 320,389 miles

Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

condition of exhaust system

Pass 17 Sep 2012 261,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 225,529 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 225,522 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 195,305 miles

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

crack in windscreen at top

Pass 10 Sep 2009 179,774 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 162,560 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 145,872 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 145,872 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 134,779 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 134,641 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight play in offside front bottom ball jiont

Pass 12 Oct 2005 128,835 miles

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

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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P218 XTN is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 P218 XTN, 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 P218 XTN registered?

P218 XTN is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is P218 XTN safe to buy?

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