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P224 WWT

1997 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,384 mi
Last recorded197,384 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP224 WWT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2012 197,384 miles

brakes ; front & rear discs corroded , recommend replace

brakes ;decelerometer brake test only , quattro , slight pull to n/s

engine / bay covers fitted , restricted views

front under guards missing

n/s/f forward lower suspension arm ball joint seal partially insecure

o/s c.v. gaiter deteriorated , minor leak of grease

seepage of fluid from P.A.S system ,hoses at resevoir

Pass 24 Aug 2011 195,208 miles

chips to screen

offside and nearside rear suspension lower arm front bushes worn

Fail 16 Aug 2011 195,174 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

chips to screen

exhaust blow at nearside front manifold gasket and both center clamps

offside and nearside rear suspension lower arm front bushes worn

Pass 27 Sep 2010 183,357 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 165,928 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 159,662 miles

o/s,n/s front top suspension arm inner bushes starting to split

Fail 15 Sep 2008 159,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s,n/s front top suspension arm inner bushes starting to split

Fail 13 Sep 2007 152,731 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 152,731 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2006 145,758 miles

child seats fitted to both rear

chips in windscreen

front top wishbone bushes split

rear section of exhaust corroding

Fail 13 Sep 2006 145,751 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

child seats fitted to both rear

chips in windscreen

front top wishbone bushes split

rear section of exhaust corroding

Pass 14 Sep 2005 141,482 miles

both front brake discs corroding on edges

both front flexible brake hoses perishing

windscreen chipped in swept area below 40mm diameter

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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P224 WWT is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P224 WWT, 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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P224 WWT is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 11 April 1997.

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