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P552 OSD

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,508 mi
Last recorded79,508 miles
Recorded on22 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP552 OSD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2009 79,508 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 73,057 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 67,861 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 67,854 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 62,441 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 62,441 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

brake warning light flashing

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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P552 OSD is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P552 OSD, 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 P552 OSD registered?

P552 OSD is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P552 OSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P552 OSD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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