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P461 COD

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,719 mi
Last recorded163,719 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP461 COD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 163,719 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 163,719 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 160,056 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 160,046 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 156,472 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 151,689 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 146,103 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 145,991 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)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 140,726 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 135,928 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads worn low

Fail 7 Mar 2011 135,871 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads worn low

Pass 10 Mar 2010 128,293 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 3 Mar 2009 119,626 miles

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads worn

Pass 22 Feb 2008 114,561 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 107,496 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 107,434 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2006 104,157 miles

O/s/f flexi brake pipe starting to split & in poor condition

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 104,157 miles

O/s/f flexi brake pipe starting to split & in poor condition

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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P461 COD is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol 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 P461 COD, 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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P461 COD is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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