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P579 SJD

1997 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

183,589 mi
Last recorded183,589 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP579 SJD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2012 183,589 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 174,348 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 163,119 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 155,547 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 150,871 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 145,175 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 145,175 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P579 SJD is a 1997 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P579 SJD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P579 SJD registered?

P579 SJD is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 16 June 1997.

Is P579 SJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P579 SJD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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