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P279 OAV

1997 Audi A4

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,177 mi
Last recorded111,177 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP279 OAV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2019 111,177 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2016 108,381 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Oct 2015 106,063 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides, cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 104,410 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 104,408 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 102,299 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 100,025 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 25 Oct 2011 97,194 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear and offside rear discs are worn

Pass 26 Oct 2010 92,369 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2010 92,367 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 83,369 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 83,362 miles

Nearside Inner Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 81,703 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 81,703 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 79,011 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 77,431 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 75,712 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 OAV is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 2,771cc 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 P279 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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P279 OAV is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 9 June 1997.

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