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P581 PEX

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,292 mi
Last recorded87,292 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP581 PEX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2012 87,292 miles

FRONT BRAKE FLEXI HOSES DETERIORATED.

FRONT INDICATORS FADED.

N/S REAR TYRE TREAD CRACKED.

REAR BRAKE PIPES SURFACE CORROSION.

Fail 1 May 2012 87,169 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

FRONT BRAKE FLEXI HOSES DETERIORATED.

FRONT INDICATORS FADED.

N/S REAR TYRE TREAD CRACKED.

REAR BRAKE PIPES SURFACE CORROSION.

Pass 5 May 2011 81,738 miles

rear brake discs surfaces corroded but efficiency ok

Pass 12 Mar 2010 79,011 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 75,795 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 75,792 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

1. front brake discs pitted. 2. n/s front tyre wearing low on edges.

Pass 7 Mar 2008 71,855 miles

as per failure

Fail 4 Mar 2008 71,847 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs pitted.

Pass 27 Feb 2007 64,416 miles

O/S/F TYRE AT LEGAL LIMITS

Pass 6 Mar 2006 52,655 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 51,406 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front tyres at legal limits worn on the outside edges

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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P581 PEX is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1997 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 129,309 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P581 PEX, 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 P581 PEX registered?

P581 PEX is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 9 January 1997.

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