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P525 COD

1997 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

176,655 mi
Last recorded176,655 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP525 COD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 176,655 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 169,171 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 169,016 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 163,063 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 157,254 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 157,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 144,851 miles

off side rear brake disc in poor condition

Fail 27 Jun 2013 144,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

off side rear brake disc in poor condition

Pass 26 Jun 2012 131,795 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 131,795 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 120,144 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 105,587 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 105,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 88,595 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both number plates separating

Fail 17 Jul 2009 88,595 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both number plates separating

Pass 17 Jul 2008 71,263 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 71,260 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 58,616 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 46,404 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 36,211 miles

Airbag has been activated in steering wheel and airbag warning light is on

Nearside Front Ball joint damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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P525 COD is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 P525 COD, 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 P525 COD registered?

P525 COD is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 9 January 1997.

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