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P277 XHO

1997 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

152,386 mi
Last recorded152,386 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP277 XHO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2016 152,386 miles

205 / 55 / 16 tyres fitted

Inner wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 4 Jun 2016 152,386 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint Rear joint (2.5.B.1a)

205 / 55 / 16 tyres fitted

Inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2015 141,309 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 141,309 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 130,758 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 130,758 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 125,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 125,312 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 117,815 miles

Air bag Light On

Fail 12 Jun 2012 117,815 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Air bag Light On

Pass 3 Jun 2011 108,940 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 May 2011 108,334 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 May 2010 99,273 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 May 2010 99,273 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 93,449 miles

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

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

front brake discs rusty on inner edges.

offside rear tyre tread depth getting low.

Pass 28 Apr 2008 89,530 miles

both front wiper rubbers just starting to split.

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 May 2007 84,984 miles

front brake discs rusty on inner edges.

nearside wiper rubber starting to split.

Fail 2 May 2007 84,984 miles

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

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

front brake discs rusty on inner edges.

nearside wiper rubber starting to split.

Pass 26 Apr 2006 80,550 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nail in nearside rear tyre.

nearside headlight slightly loose.

offside front tyre tread depth getting low.

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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P277 XHO is a 1997 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 P277 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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P277 XHO is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 17 May 1997.

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