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P275 XHO

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

80,414 mi
Last recorded80,414 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP275 XHO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 80,414 miles

Brakes ; Discs corroded ,both rear

Brakes ; Imbalance on parking brakes , 23 % Offside lower

Brakes ; Rear brake performance , application uneven

Driveshafts ; Nearside front outer gaiter deformed , Offside front outer cracking / perished

Exhaust ; Front section flange / fixings deteriorated , weakened

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 11 Jul 2017 78,844 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 78,844 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 77,401 miles

Rear discs poor condition excessively corroded

Slight front brake imbalance

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

front discs poor condition and have rust ingress

minor damage to screen

n/s/f cv boot perished

o/s/r of front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2015 74,830 miles

bush on n/s/f lower rear arm creeking

rear brake discs in very poor condition-excessively corroded

slight rust ingress on front brake discs

Fail 1 Jul 2015 74,830 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

bush on n/s/f lower rear arm creeking

rear brake discs in very poor condition-excessively corroded

slight rust ingress on front brake discs

Pass 26 Jun 2014 73,339 miles

corrosion on the rear brake discs

Pass 2 Jul 2013 71,849 miles

knock in the front suspension

rear brake discs rusty and in very poor condition

Fail 2 Jul 2013 71,849 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

knock in the front suspension

rear brake discs rusty and in very poor condition

Pass 2 Jul 2012 70,354 miles

rear brake discs rusty and in very poor condition

Fail 2 Jul 2012 70,354 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake balance poor

rear brake discs rusty and in very poor condition

Pass 7 Jul 2011 68,946 miles

play in the front lower arm rear bushes ( rear arms)

rear engine / gearbox mounts are worn

Fail 7 Jul 2011 68,946 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

knock in the front suspension

n/s/f suspension creeky , recommend check all joints when removed

play in the front lower arm rear bushes ( rear arms)

rear brake balance poor

rear engine / gearbox mounts are worn

Pass 2 Jul 2010 67,316 miles

rear brake discs pitted/rusty

Pass 10 Jul 2009 65,856 miles

exhaust rusty in places

osr brake disc rusty

slight wear on tyre edges

Fail 22 Jun 2009 65,855 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

exhaust rusty in places

o/s/r brake disc very rusty

Pass 30 Jun 2008 64,398 miles

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

o/s/f lower front arm has play in the swivel joint

o/s/r brake disc is rusty

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 29 Jun 2007 61,784 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 59,523 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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P275 XHO is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P275 XHO, 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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P275 XHO is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 20 March 1997.

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