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P599 KCC

1997 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

141,320 mi
Last recorded141,320 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP599 KCC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 141,320 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

lower cover fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

Fail 22 Feb 2017 141,320 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

lower cover fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

Pass 26 Feb 2016 139,090 miles

Drivers front seat mechanism worn

Engine tappets noisy

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection to some underside components

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Plastic covers outer sills

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Engine oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2016 139,071 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage rear lamp (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view Excessively dirty/misted unable to clear prior to test (8.3.1c)

Drivers front seat mechanism worn

Engine tappets noisy

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection to some underside components

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Plastic covers outer sills

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Engine oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2015 136,077 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Fail 25 Feb 2015 136,077 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 6 Mar 2014 132,721 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Fail 4 Mar 2014 132,721 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bulkhead area flooded.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 5 Mar 2013 129,429 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Fail 5 Mar 2013 129,429 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 8 Mar 2012 126,127 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Fail 8 Mar 2012 126,127 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 18 Mar 2011 122,513 miles

lower engine cover fitted.

rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

slight play in lower steering column bush.

Fail 18 Mar 2011 122,513 miles

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

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

lower engine cover fitted.

rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

slight play in lower steering column bush.

Fail 19 Apr 2010 118,965 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

lower engine cover fitted

rear number plate deterated

water leak on engine

Pass 19 Apr 2010 118,965 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

lower engine cover fitted

rear number plate deterated

water leak on engine

Pass 14 Apr 2009 115,109 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

lower engine cover fitted.

rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Fail 14 Apr 2009 115,109 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

lower engine cover fitted.

rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 4 Apr 2008 108,496 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

lower engine cover fitted.

rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Fail 4 Apr 2008 108,496 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

lower engine cover fitted.

rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 20 Apr 2007 102,429 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 102,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 95,961 miles

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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P599 KCC is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 P599 KCC, 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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P599 KCC is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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