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P411 OSX

1997 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

168,401 mi
Last recorded168,401 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP411 OSX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 168,401 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 168,399 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 157,221 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 157,219 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 143,851 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 132,095 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 132,093 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 121,005 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 121,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2011 108,070 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 108,070 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 96,283 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)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 85,058 miles

both rear flexie hoses slightly deterated

middle section exhaust system slightly deterated

Fail 1 Apr 2009 85,058 miles

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

both rear flexie hoses slightly deterated

middle section exhaust system slightly deterated

Pass 9 Apr 2008 74,439 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

rear no plate starting to delaminate

Pass 13 Apr 2007 65,254 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 65,034 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust front downpipe/cat flex joint worn/rattling also middle box outer cover corroding/ no leaks at present

nearside rear tyre tread 2mm on inside and outside edges also nail in tyre tread 195/65r15 steel rim

rear number plate backing coming adrift/ not obstructing view of numbers/letters at present

slight play/wear in offside and nearside rear hubs

Pass 7 Apr 2006 55,317 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 55,246 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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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P411 OSX is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 P411 OSX, 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 P411 OSX registered?

P411 OSX is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P411 OSX safe to buy?

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