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P316 KTS

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

173,081 mi
Last recorded173,081 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP316 KTS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2012 173,081 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 163,068 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 151,221 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 151,221 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 143,584 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 139,647 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 136,508 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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P316 KTS is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P316 KTS, 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 P316 KTS registered?

P316 KTS is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P316 KTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P316 KTS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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