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P548 RNK

1997 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

200,689 mi
Last recorded200,689 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP548 RNK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2009 200,689 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

foam spring assisters seperating.

Fail 18 Aug 2009 200,689 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

foam spring assisters seperating.

Pass 29 Aug 2008 180,973 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 27 Aug 2008 180,969 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 22 Aug 2007 151,441 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 151,441 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 127,192 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P548 RNK is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 P548 RNK, 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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P548 RNK is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 13 January 1997.

Is P548 RNK safe to buy?

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