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P466 OSX

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,138 mi
Last recorded112,138 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP466 OSX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2010 112,138 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 111,350 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 111,342 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 108,820 miles

Deterioration noted to/around front flexible section of exhaust.

Noise from gearbox noted when using clutch,consistent with worn thrust bearing.

Noted wear to front nearside suspension lower ball joint.

Pass 1 Feb 2007 101,134 miles

Deterioration noted to nearside and offside front brake discs.

Deterioration noted to strenghthening mesh enclosing exhaust system front flexible component.

Noted damage/deterioration to offside front seat belt anchorage plastic cover-not sufficient to effect operation of belt.

Noted imperfectly fitted body side trims/front bumper/rear bumper.

Noted splitting to protective cover of nearside outer track rod end.

Fail 2 Jan 2007 101,100 miles

Nearside Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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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P466 OSX is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P466 OSX, 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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P466 OSX is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 7 March 1997.

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