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P433 DCN

1997 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

153,565 mi
Last recorded153,565 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP433 DCN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 153,565 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 144,107 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 144,107 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 136,479 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 130,367 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 120,910 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 120,910 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 112,257 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 92,123 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Apr 2008 80,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 80,317 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 69,031 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 61,081 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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P433 DCN is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 P433 DCN, 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 P433 DCN registered?

P433 DCN is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 28 May 1997.

Is P433 DCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P433 DCN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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