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P471 CPH

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

124,654 mi
Last recorded124,654 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP471 CPH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2012 124,654 miles

both front brake hoses have small cracks

n/s/f brakes are binding very slightly

rear brake discs slightly corroded

slight exhaust leak

Fail 27 Apr 2012 124,653 miles

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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front brake hoses have small cracks

n/s/f brakes are binding very slightly

rear brake discs slightly corroded

slight exhaust leak

Pass 11 Apr 2011 124,620 miles

slight free play on the n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 24 Apr 2010 118,803 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 23 Apr 2010 118,793 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 20 Mar 2009 109,697 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 104,027 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 104,027 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 99,029 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 99,029 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 93,506 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 93,506 miles

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

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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P471 CPH is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P471 CPH, 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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P471 CPH is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 10 January 1997.

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