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P54 DPF

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,517 mi
Last recorded92,517 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP54 DPF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 92,517 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust hanger adrift

Fail 12 May 2015 92,516 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust hanger adrift

Pass 14 May 2014 87,510 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both exhaust flexis deterorating

Fail 14 May 2014 87,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both exhaust flexis deterorating

Fail 17 May 2013 84,865 miles

Exhaust bracket broken.

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre worn on both edges.

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

Offside wiper split.

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 84,865 miles

Exhaust bracket broken.

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre worn on both edges.

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

Offside wiper split.

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 81,124 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 May 2011 76,785 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/f and n/s/f windows tinted

Fail 4 May 2011 76,784 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/f and n/s/f windows tinted

Pass 21 Jul 2010 72,176 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

chip in screen

discs wearing

front brake hoses perrished

oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2009 64,245 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 588,806 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 58,771 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 48,730 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 39,286 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2005 31,341 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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P54 DPF is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P54 DPF, 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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P54 DPF is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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