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P430 XAA

1997 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,457 mi
Last recorded77,457 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP430 XAA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 77,457 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 75,250 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 75,250 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 74,210 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 74,210 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 73,387 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 73,362 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 72,075 miles

ns rear wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

Pass 12 Dec 2011 69,534 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 67,941 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 65,066 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 65,066 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 62,495 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 59,064 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 59,029 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 54,287 miles

Damp area at fuel tank(Oil not Fuel)

Nearside front indicator lens is damaged.

Offside dip beam aim adjusted.

Rear tyres show wear at centers and edges.

Very slight play at nearside track rod end.

Pass 20 Dec 2005 48,289 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 48,285 miles

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

advise both front discs +oil leak at rear

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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P430 XAA is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P430 XAA, 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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P430 XAA is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 9 January 1997.

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