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P259 DAO

1997 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,371 mi
Last recorded115,371 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP259 DAO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2010 115,371 miles

Oil leak

both rear shockers outer casing deteriorated

exhaust corroded

front pads wearing low

osf ball joint rubber split

osr and nsr slight play in bearings

slight play in steering column

Fail 27 Apr 2010 115,370 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear shockers outer casing deteriorated

exhaust corroded

front pads wearing low

osf ball joint rubber split

osr and nsr slight play in bearings

slight play in steering column

Pass 24 Apr 2009 112,455 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 112,455 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 109,745 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 106,692 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 106,692 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2006 100,614 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 100,614 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 93,280 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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P259 DAO 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 P259 DAO, 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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P259 DAO is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 8 February 1997.

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