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P583 ESA

1997 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

222,015 mi
Last recorded222,015 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP583 ESA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2013 222,015 miles

suspension lowered

Pass 20 Aug 2012 217,693 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 217,642 miles

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust middle section is corroded

front discs are slightly pitted

front tyres are worn on the edges

n/s seal is slightly corroded

oil leak from engine area

Fail 7 Aug 2012 217,415 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust middle section is corroded

front discs are slightly pitted

front tyres are worn on the edges

n/s seal is slightly corroded

oil leak from engine area

Pass 18 Aug 2011 210,232 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust middle section slightly corroded

front discs liped/rear discs pitted and liped

front no plate chiped

o/s headlamp glass cracked right across

Pass 8 Aug 2010 201,692 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 191,944 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 178,349 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 160,146 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 160,125 miles

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

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

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 140,507 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 140,507 miles

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

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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P583 ESA is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P583 ESA, 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 P583 ESA registered?

P583 ESA is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 9 June 1997.

Is P583 ESA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P583 ESA shows 12 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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