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P518 OCA

1997 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi
4 checks still locked for this Audi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP518 OCA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2008

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2008

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 154,041 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Apr 2006 147,921 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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P518 OCA is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P518 OCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P518 OCA?

You can check the full history of P518 OCA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P518 OCA registered?

P518 OCA is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 15 January 1997.

Is P518 OCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P518 OCA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P518 OCA have outstanding finance?

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