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P256 LWF

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

156,999 mi
Last recorded156,999 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP256 LWF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 156,999 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 156,999 miles

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

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

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

B oth rear tyres low in pressure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 149,789 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 149,789 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 147,166 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 144,506 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 144,506 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 140,782 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 140,782 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

front brake balance near limit

Pass 3 Oct 2006 135,308 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 131,149 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 131,149 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

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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P256 LWF is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol 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 P256 LWF, 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 P256 LWF registered?

P256 LWF is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 6 January 1997.

Is P256 LWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P256 LWF 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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