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P48 KNC

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,921 mi
Last recorded158,921 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP48 KNC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2013 158,921 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 156,164 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 151,863 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2011 151,860 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2010 147,698 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 141,780 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 135,795 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 135,795 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 131,802 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2006 126,660 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 126,660 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake pads low

offside rear shock weak

Pass 4 Aug 2005 122,177 miles

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

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

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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P48 KNC is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P48 KNC, 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 P48 KNC registered?

P48 KNC is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 5 February 1997.

Is P48 KNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P48 KNC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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