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P324 XFW

1997 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

162,912 mi
Last recorded162,912 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP324 XFW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 162,912 miles

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)

corrosion to front subframe

exhaust system corroded/pin hole in tail pipe

fuel tank straps corroded

n/s/f outer c.v boot perishing/cracking small pin hole

slight bind to o/s/f brake

slight play in rear wheel bearings

slight play to o/s/f upper rear most suspension arm ball joint/dust cover slightly split

Fail 28 Oct 2015 162,912 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

corrosion to front subframe

exhaust system corroded/pin hole in tail pipe

fuel tank straps corroded

n/s/f outer c.v boot perishing/cracking small pin hole

slight bind to o/s/f brake

slight play in rear wheel bearings

slight play to o/s/f upper rear most suspension arm ball joint/dust cover slightly split

Pass 21 Nov 2014 156,024 miles

front brake discs heavily corroded and pitted

front tyres worn

n/s outer cv boot badly cracked

o/s/r light lens broken

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Fail 21 Nov 2014 156,018 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs heavily corroded and pitted

front tyres worn

n/s outer cv boot badly cracked

o/s/r light lens broken

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 27 Oct 2013 151,567 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion to underbody, front subframe & rear axle

exhaust rear section corroded

front & rear brake discs heavily corroded

front & rear springs corroded

oil leaks from engine / transmission

slight movement in n/s/r wheel bearing

various marks to body and wheels

Fail 27 Oct 2013 151,567 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion to underbody, front subframe & rear axle

exhaust rear section corroded

front & rear brake discs heavily corroded

front & rear springs corroded

o/s/r brakes binding slightly

oil leaks from engine / transmission

slight movement in n/s/r wheel bearing

various marks to body and wheels

Pass 1 Nov 2012 146,944 miles

corrosion to front and rear springs

damage to body work

exhaust corroding

n/s/f outer cv boot cracking and starting to split

o/s/r light cluster damaged

oil dip stick looks incorect for vehicle

oil residue on engine

rear pads look very low

service light is on

Fail 31 Oct 2012 146,944 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion to front and rear springs

damage to body work

exhaust corroding

n/s/f outer cv boot cracking and starting to split

o/s/r light cluster damaged

oil dip stick looks incorect for vehicle

oil residue on engine

rear pads look very low

service light is on

Fail 21 Sep 2011 139,310 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 139,310 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 134,358 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 129,888 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 129,865 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 126,034 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 126,009 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 120,224 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 120,224 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Jul 2006 112,436 miles

slight play in o/s/f lower anti roll bar link - previous repairs are evident - consider replacement at your earliest convienience or premature tyre wear will happen

Fail 21 Jul 2006 112,417 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/s/f brake disc banding slightly

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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P324 XFW is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P324 XFW, 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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P324 XFW is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 16 April 1997.

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