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P262 AWU

1997 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,918 mi
Last recorded177,918 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP262 AWU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2013 177,918 miles

corrosion coming in front sub frame

nsf head as a sone hole in it

osr bumper damaged

osr light lenz damaged

slight play in top steering column bush

Fail 4 Oct 2013 177,918 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

corrosion coming in front sub frame

nsf head as a sone hole in it

osr bumper damaged

osr light lenz damaged

slight play in top steering column bush

Pass 22 Oct 2012 165,586 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 165,286 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2011 155,430 miles

Both rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Corrosion starting on the nearside front door.

Glowplug light flashing.

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 21 Oct 2011 155,416 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Both rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Corrosion starting on the nearside front door.

Glowplug light flashing.

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 21 Oct 2010 149,482 miles

Corrosion starting on nearside front door.

Glow plug warning light continuously flashing.

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Stone chip nearside front headlight.

Fail 18 Oct 2010 149,472 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Brake fluid very dirty.

Exhaust fouling on the offside driveshaft heat shield.

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Glow plug warning light continuously flashing.

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

One bulb in the high level brake light not working.

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Stone chip nearside front headlight.

Pass 23 Oct 2009 143,713 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 131,193 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 117,352 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 106,713 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P262 AWU is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P262 AWU, 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 P262 AWU registered?

P262 AWU is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P262 AWU safe to buy?

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