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P315 DUD

1997 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

128,445 mi
Last recorded128,445 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP315 DUD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 128,445 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 126,593 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 126,593 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 124,286 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 121,900 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 118,471 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 115,941 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear discs badly pitted

Pass 18 Jan 2012 112,745 miles

Both front tyres cracking

Fail 11 Jan 2012 112,745 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Both front tyres cracking

Pass 31 Jan 2011 107,810 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 107,810 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 104,065 miles

n/s/r tyre 3mm

Fail 25 Jan 2010 104,065 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 20 Jan 2009 97,903 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Jan 2009 97,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 92,093 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Jan 2008 92,093 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 83,449 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 72,513 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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P315 DUD is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel 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 P315 DUD, 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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P315 DUD is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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