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P414 SAF

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,306 mi
Last recorded133,306 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP414 SAF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2012 133,306 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 128,081 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 128,073 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake discs slight rusting

Pass 24 Aug 2010 122,138 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 115,827 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Aug 2009 115,827 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2008 112,286 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 112,286 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 101,611 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 101,611 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 91,553 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 91,547 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2005 83,410 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2005 83,410 miles

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

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

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

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

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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P414 SAF is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P414 SAF, 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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P414 SAF is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 6 March 1997.

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