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P270 NWC

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

157,607 mi
Last recorded157,607 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP270 NWC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 157,607 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 157,575 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 154,228 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 151,805 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 151,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 148,608 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 144,945 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 142,636 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 138,872 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 138,872 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 136,003 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 131,326 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 127,601 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 122,943 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 118,352 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 118,352 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 113,077 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2011 107,634 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2011 107,634 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2010 101,185 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Nov 2009 96,862 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 96,862 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 92,918 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 92,918 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 88,800 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 84,311 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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P270 NWC is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 P270 NWC, 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 P270 NWC registered?

P270 NWC is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P270 NWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P270 NWC shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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