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P465 KKO

1997 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

175,652 mi
Last recorded175,652 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP465 KKO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2009 175,652 miles

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

airbag light on dash

both front wipers poor condition

both rear discs poor condition

rear no plate starting to discolour

Fail 20 May 2009 175,617 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 167,562 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 167,533 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 163,585 miles

air bag warning light remains on

high level stop lamp remains on when brakes released

noise from o/s front when driven, possible cv joint faulty

Fail 16 Feb 2007 163,585 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

air bag warning light remains on

high level stop lamp remains on when brakes released

noise from o/s front when driven, possible cv joint faulty

Fail 7 Feb 2007 163,581 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 31 Jan 2007 163,542 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front exhaust leak

front flashers faded

noise from o/s cv joint

air bag warning lamp stays on

body modified near o/s & n/s rear top seatbelt mountings

Pass 1 Feb 2006 151,805 miles

front tyres worn on edges

o/s outer c v gaitor poor condition

rear body panel modified for speaker fitment, close to seatbelt mountings

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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P465 KKO is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 P465 KKO, 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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P465 KKO is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 27 January 1997.

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