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P271 CPK

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

149,017 mi
Last recorded149,017 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP271 CPK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 149,017 miles

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

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 27 Oct 2016 149,017 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 20 Oct 2015 145,434 miles

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

Nearside Outer 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)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 145,434 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Outer 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)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 141,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 138,078 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 138,078 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 132,274 miles

N/S/F c.v joint noisey

Pass 2 Nov 2011 126,396 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 126,396 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 120,429 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 113,436 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 113,436 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

incorrect alternator belt fitted. a.b.s cutts in when coming to a standstill

Pass 6 Nov 2008 105,800 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 99,578 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 93,144 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 87,558 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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P271 CPK is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P271 CPK, 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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P271 CPK is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 22 January 1997.

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