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P253 DRS

1997 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,516 mi
Last recorded171,516 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP253 DRS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2011 171,516 miles

body damage

Fail 19 Oct 2011 171,514 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

body damage

Pass 29 Sep 2010 167,293 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 157,290 miles

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

metal brake pipes to rear flexible hoses covered in grease

Fail 1 Oct 2009 157,275 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

metal brake pipes to rear flexible hoses covered in grease

Pass 13 Aug 2008 131,450 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2007 114,914 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

advise steering rack damp . †advise n/s/r brake discs pitted.

Pass 16 Aug 2007 114,914 miles

advise steering rack damp . †advise n/s/r brake discs pitted.

Pass 17 Aug 2006 108,962 miles

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

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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P253 DRS 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 P253 DRS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P253 DRS registered?

P253 DRS is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 6 March 1997.

Is P253 DRS safe to buy?

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