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P228 BUD

1997 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,386 mi
Last recorded72,386 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP228 BUD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2011 72,386 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 72,386 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 68,553 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 68,553 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 64,203 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 64,192 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 57,630 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 49,466 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 49,464 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 46,610 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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P228 BUD is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P228 BUD, 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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P228 BUD is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 10 March 1997.

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