MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,737 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear shock absorber dust covers damaged
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear shock absorber dust covers damaged
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
all four coil springs corroded
both rear tyres close to limits
exhaust corroded in places
play in the rear wheel bearings
wear & corrosion on front brake discs
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
all four coil springs corroded
both rear tyres close to limits
exhaust corroded in places
play in the rear wheel bearings
wear & corrosion on front brake discs
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P262 XVL is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 XVL, 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 XVL registered?
P262 XVL is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is P262 XVL safe to buy?
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