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P425 LYC

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

109,316 mi
Last recorded109,316 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP425 LYC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 109,316 miles

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2016 109,316 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2014 102,881 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 102,875 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 101,538 miles

slight leak o/s/f outer cv boot

Fail 18 Apr 2013 101,538 miles

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

slight leak o/s/f outer cv boot

Pass 9 Feb 2012 98,940 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 98,940 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 95,030 miles

reg plates deteriated

Fail 27 Apr 2010 95,030 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

reg plates deteriated

Pass 11 May 2009 90,786 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 85,350 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 85,346 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 80,187 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 80,187 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 75,173 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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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P425 LYC is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P425 LYC, 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 P425 LYC registered?

P425 LYC is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 14 May 1997.

Is P425 LYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P425 LYC shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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