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P512 TGK

1997 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

178,749 mi
Last recorded178,749 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP512 TGK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2012 178,749 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 169,447 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 162,085 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 162,085 miles

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

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

rear axle bushes worn

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 157,275 miles

nearside front upper front joint worn

offside front tyre close to limit

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 24 Nov 2009 157,275 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front upper front joint worn

offside front tyre close to limit

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 17 Nov 2008 149,463 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 149,463 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 141,341 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 141,341 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 132,058 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 132,058 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 23 Nov 2005 119,213 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 119,213 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake disc's corroded. †rear exhaust silencer heat shield insecure. †puncture in the off side rear tyre. †near side front tyre split on the outer side wall. †one high level brake light bulb not working.

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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P512 TGK is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P512 TGK, 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 P512 TGK registered?

P512 TGK is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is P512 TGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P512 TGK shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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