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P449 CPC

1997 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

269,965 mi
Last recorded269,965 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP449 CPC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 269,965 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 269,887 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 265,077 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

centre exhaust connecting pipe has deteriated but not blowing

nearside axle bushes deteriated to body

offside axle bushes deteriated to body

Fail 9 Jun 2016 265,077 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

centre exhaust connecting pipe has deteriated but not blowing

nearside axle bushes deteriated to body

offside axle bushes deteriated to body

Pass 24 Jun 2015 260,327 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 260,327 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 255,589 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 255,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 250,360 miles

Front brake discs badly pitted.

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 250,360 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Front brake discs badly pitted.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 243,727 miles

Rear number plate deteriorating

Slight play in offside front upper suspension arm (rear arm)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 243,727 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear number plate deteriorating

Slight play in offside front upper suspension arm (rear arm)

Pass 21 Jun 2011
Pass 25 Jun 2010 229,830 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 216,981 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear nO plate deteriorating

Fail 18 Jun 2009 216,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear nO plate deteriorating

Pass 16 Jun 2008 204,158 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear No plate deteriorating

Pass 25 Jun 2007 191,172 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 191,172 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 174,744 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 174,744 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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P449 CPC is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P449 CPC, 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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P449 CPC is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 19 May 1997.

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