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P488 YGD

1997 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

131,830 mi
Last recorded131,830 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP488 YGD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 131,830 miles

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

nearside front indicator is held in with tape slight noise from cv joints

Pass 13 May 2014 129,099 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 129,099 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 126,657 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 126,657 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 122,903 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 122,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 11 May 2011 119,658 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 119,658 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 115,350 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 115,350 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 109,752 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 109,752 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2008 104,583 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 104,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2007 98,386 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 92,284 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 92,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2) DANGEROUS

bumper insecure

rear number plate starting to discolour

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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P488 YGD is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P488 YGD, 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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P488 YGD is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 17 June 1997.

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