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P251 WWT

1997 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

151,569 mi
Last recorded151,569 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP251 WWT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 151,569 miles

Nearside and offside front-rear brake discs corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 147,530 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 147,528 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 137,945 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 129,364 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 129,360 miles

Offside Rear Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 123,980 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 123,159 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 114,787 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 114,787 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 106,142 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 106,142 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 95,512 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing inside edge

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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P251 WWT is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P251 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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What year was P251 WWT registered?

P251 WWT is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P251 WWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P251 WWT shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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