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P220 WDG

1997 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

138,415 mi
Last recorded138,415 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP220 WDG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 138,415 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

fuel tank starps corrodet

Pass 26 Feb 2018 135,347 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 127,646 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 125,131 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 122,881 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 119,500 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 114,973 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 110,122 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 110,122 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 104,704 miles

Oil leak

excessive cigarette ash and smoke impairing drivers vision of road

Pass 12 Feb 2010 103,197 miles

Numerous oil leaks on engine.

Nearside front antiroll bar drop link slight wear in ball joint.

Offside front shocker bottom bush starting to perish.

Slight wear in offside rear antiroll bar drop link.

numerous oil leaks on rear diff.

Fail 11 Feb 2010 103,197 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front antiroll bar drop link slight wear in ball joint.

Numerous oil leaks on engine.

Offside front shocker bottom bush starting to perish.

Slight wear in offside rear antiroll bar drop link.

numerous oil leaks on rear diff.

Pass 14 Jan 2009 97,278 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 91,708 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

OSF Brake pads deteriorated

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 May 2006 88,106 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 87,872 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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P220 WDG is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P220 WDG, 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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P220 WDG is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 13 February 1997.

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