MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,479 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Bonnet Safety Catch Seized
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P401 DCN is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 P401 DCN, 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 P401 DCN registered?
P401 DCN is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 21 May 1997.
Is P401 DCN safe to buy?
The MOT history for P401 DCN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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