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P320 LSD

1997 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

97,370 mi
Last recorded97,370 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP320 LSD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 97,370 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 94,731 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both headlights chrome faded inside

Pass 5 Dec 2019 92,698 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 90,936 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 90,213 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 88,273 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 88,273 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 102,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 85,254 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 84,326 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 84,326 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 83,301 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 81,248 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Dec 2010 79,007 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 79,007 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 76,889 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 75,124 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 73,345 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 70,928 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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P320 LSD is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 P320 LSD, 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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P320 LSD is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 11 January 1997.

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