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P230 SUW

1997 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,610 mi
Last recorded80,610 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP230 SUW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2012 80,610 miles

airbag light on

Fail 16 Jan 2012 80,610 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

airbag light on

Pass 20 Jan 2011 72,874 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 65,178 miles

Both rear subframe bushes have slight play and movement.

Centre and rear silencers corroding.

Customer has own wiring through drivers door jam.

Interior mirror missing. But has both side wing mirrors fitted.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2010 65,178 miles

Both rear subframe bushes have slight play and movement.

Centre and rear silencers corroding.

Customer has own wiring through drivers door jam.

Interior mirror missing. But has both side wing mirrors fitted.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 60,660 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Spare tyre defective

nearside front external door handle damaged

Pass 5 Jan 2009 56,858 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 56,857 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 53,055 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 53,055 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 49,417 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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P230 SUW is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1997 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 129,309 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P230 SUW, 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 P230 SUW registered?

P230 SUW is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 6 June 1997.

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