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P24 UAE

1997 Audi A4

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

190,317 mi
Last recorded190,317 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP24 UAE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2011 190,317 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 180,911 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

auxillary belt spliting

Pass 11 Jan 2010 173,980 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Jan 2010 173,980 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 6 Jan 2010 173,926 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 156,073 miles

N/S/F seatbelt stalk cover broken

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 151,876 miles

both rear wheel bearings slight play

nsf lower front ball joint slight play

nsr tyre worn on edges

rear brakes uneven

Fail 30 Oct 2007 151,866 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

both rear wheel bearings slight play

nsf lower front ball joint slight play

nsr tyre worn on edges

rear brakes uneven

Pass 13 Sep 2006 145,961 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 145,957 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

nsf seat belt buckle incomplete

nsr tyre worn on edge

rear brake pads low

Pass 16 Sep 2005 141,567 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 16 Sep 2005 141,567 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P24 UAE is a 1997 Audi A4 in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 P24 UAE, 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 P24 UAE registered?

P24 UAE is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 16 January 1997.

Is P24 UAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P24 UAE shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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