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P502 KYC

1997 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

65,446 mi
Last recorded65,446 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP502 KYC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 65,446 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 65,446 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 64,309 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 64,037 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 62,791 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 61,841 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 60,748 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 59,840 miles

windscreen chipped

Pass 21 Jan 2020 59,046 miles

windscreen chipped

Pass 16 Jan 2019 57,729 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 56,338 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 54,835 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 53,307 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 51,484 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 49,664 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 47,596 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 45,698 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 43,884 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 41,383 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 38,736 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 35,541 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 35,541 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 31,644 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 28,577 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 28,556 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.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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P502 KYC is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 P502 KYC, 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 P502 KYC registered?

P502 KYC is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P502 KYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P502 KYC shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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