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P279 MBD

1971 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,999 mi
Last recorded136,999 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2013
Typical for 1971 Audi A4126,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP279 MBD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2013 136,999 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 136,927 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 130,401 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 123,573 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 116,510 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 116,510 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 108,973 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 98,698 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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P279 MBD is a 1971 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 126,284 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 P279 MBD, 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 55 years old, this Audi A4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P279 MBD registered?

P279 MBD is a 1971 Audi A4, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is P279 MBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P279 MBD shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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