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P26 XDW

1997 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

229,736 mi
Last recorded229,736 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP26 XDW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2012 229,736 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 220,623 miles

Slight play in n/s top arm joint.

Fail 24 Jan 2011 220,623 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 216,028 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 216,020 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 210,929 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 203,627 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 203,627 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 191,553 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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P26 XDW is a 1997 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P26 XDW, 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 P26 XDW registered?

P26 XDW is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 28 April 1997.

Is P26 XDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P26 XDW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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