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P427 PRL

1997 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

188,441 mi
Last recorded188,441 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP427 PRL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 188,441 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 179,591 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 172,719 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 163,385 miles

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

offside front upper (front joint) worn but not exessivly .

Pass 17 Jan 2013 155,125 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 155,125 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2011 143,645 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 143,644 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 134,600 miles

recomend brake fluid change.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 117,735 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 101,586 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 101,586 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 79,213 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 70,249 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 13 Jun 2006 67,209 miles

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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P427 PRL is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P427 PRL, 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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P427 PRL is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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