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P469 OSX

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

96,513 mi
Last recorded96,513 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP469 OSX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2012 96,513 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

front bumper damaged

os/r seat back upolstery missing.

Pass 10 Oct 2011 120,446 miles

corosion to o/s/r metal brake pipe

damage to n/s/f tyre outer side wall rim protecter

n/s outer c.v gaiter deteriating

oil leak

some corosion to exhaust tail pipes

some play in o/s/f anti rloobar link

two high level brake light bulbs out

wiper blades starting to smear screen / wiper blades split at ends

Fail 7 Oct 2011 120,446 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

corosion to o/s/r metal brake pipe

damage to n/s/f tyre outer side wall rim protecter

n/s outer c.v gaiter deteriating

oil leak

power steering level low

some corosion to exhaust tail pipes

some play in o/s/f anti rloobar link

two high level brake light bulbs out

wiper blades starting to smear screen / wiper blades split at ends

Fail 19 Oct 2010 113,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres deteriating / n/s/f tyre getting low

some corosion to exhaust to rear

some corosion to rear discs

wiper blades starting to smear screen / washer jets patialy blocked

Pass 19 Oct 2010 113,247 miles

front tyres deteriating / n/s/f tyre getting low

some corosion to exhaust to rear

some corosion to rear discs

wiper blades starting to smear screen / washer jets patialy blocked

Pass 17 Sep 2009 106,802 miles

10 spots of corrosion see block plan

Pass 9 Sep 2008 98,005 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 89,049 miles

windows tinted

Fail 2 Oct 2007 88,997 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on the edges

windows tinted

Pass 19 Oct 2006 80,055 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 80,055 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing at inner edge and close to limit.

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside front bumper insecure.

Offside front lower ball joint dust cover split.

Offside outer drive shaft joint dry.

Screw in offside rear tyre.

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

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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P469 OSX is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P469 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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What year was P469 OSX registered?

P469 OSX is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 17 June 1997.

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