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P527 TVC

1997 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

301,610 mi
Last recorded301,610 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP527 TVC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2012 301,610 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front outer cv boots weaping grease

n/s/r shock absorber leaking

rear discs corroded

rear tyres down to 2mm (both)

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in o/s/f trackrod damper

Pass 18 Jul 2011 286,459 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 286,459 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 255,400 miles

foreign object in near side rear tyre

rear brake discs are slighty corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Jul 2009 229,456 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2009 229,456 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 201,473 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 171,038 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 167,665 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jul 2005 154,625 miles

n/s/r outer brake pad approx 80% worn and discs starting to corrode on outer edges/not bad

unable to obtain smoke reading/reading too low

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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P527 TVC is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P527 TVC, 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 P527 TVC registered?

P527 TVC is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P527 TVC safe to buy?

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