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P580 AKS

1997 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

231,654 mi
Last recorded231,654 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP580 AKS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2013 231,654 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 231,654 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 210,078 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

prop shaft centre mounting perished

screen chipped

Fail 29 Jul 2011 210,077 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

prop shaft centre mounting perished

screen chipped

Pass 7 Aug 2009 183,977 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside front shocker starting to leak

Pass 2 Sep 2008 170,835 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 170,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 153,628 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 153,628 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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P580 AKS is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P580 AKS, 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 P580 AKS registered?

P580 AKS is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 28 June 1997.

Is P580 AKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P580 AKS shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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