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P517 WVK

1997 Audi A4

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,938 mi
Last recorded100,938 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP517 WVK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 100,938 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 100,932 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 86,198 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 86,198 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 68,518 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 66,640 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 66,611 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 66,611 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 65,030 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 15 May 2018 63,645 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 63,645 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Pass 3 May 2017 62,363 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 60,892 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 59,604 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 58,836 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 57,943 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 57,943 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 56,093 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 May 2012 56,093 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 54,372 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 52,884 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 50,859 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 47,454 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 45,329 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 45,220 miles

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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P517 WVK is a 1997 Audi A4 in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P517 WVK, 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 P517 WVK registered?

P517 WVK is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 7 January 1997.

Is P517 WVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P517 WVK shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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