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P283 DRS

1997 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

95,519 mi
Last recorded95,519 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP283 DRS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 95,519 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 93,098 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 90,248 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 87,644 miles

Offside front brake pipe corroded, not considered excessive

Rear end brake pipes oiled/greased

Fail 10 Jul 2015 87,644 miles

Offside front brake pipe corroded, not considered excessive

Rear end brake pipes oiled/greased

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 84,777 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 81,571 miles

Both Rear flexi brake pipes ferrules corroding, not considered to be excessive.

Front Exhaust clamps corroding

Some metal brake pipes under vehicle have been greased.

Pass 17 Jul 2012 78,145 miles

Some brake pipes oiled/greased.

Pass 5 Jul 2011 74,707 miles

Offside rear brake pipe corroded, not considered excessive.

Pass 13 Jul 2010 71,231 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 67,869 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 63,856 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 63,856 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 60,208 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 56,427 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 56,427 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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P283 DRS is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P283 DRS, 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 P283 DRS registered?

P283 DRS is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 13 February 1997.

Is P283 DRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P283 DRS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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