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P274 OAV

1997 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

147,432 mi
Last recorded147,432 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP274 OAV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2008 147,432 miles

n/side front tyre wearing on inner edges.

rear tyres wearing low on inner edges.

Fail 18 Nov 2008 147,432 miles

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

n/side front tyre wearing on inner edges.

power steering drive belt worn.

power steering fluid level low.

rear tyres wearing low on inner edges.

Fail 19 Nov 2007 137,995 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 137,995 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 127,928 miles

chip in front windscreen.n/side headlight damaged.front & rear brake discs poor condition corroded on inner working surfaces).

Fail 22 Nov 2006 127,928 miles

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

front & rear brake discs corroded on inner working surfaces.

n/side & o/side track rod end ball joint dust covers dislodged.

n/side headlight glass damaged.

small chip to front windscreen.

Pass 25 Nov 2005 118,788 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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P274 OAV is a 1997 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P274 OAV, 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 P274 OAV registered?

P274 OAV is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 21 April 1997.

Is P274 OAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P274 OAV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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