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P604 TGW

1997 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

284,900 mi
Last recorded284,900 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP604 TGW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 284,900 miles

front shock casing corroded

front tyres close to limit and perished

rear tyres slightly perished

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 22 Oct 2024 284,900 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front shock casing corroded

front tyres close to limit and perished

rear tyres slightly perished

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 14 Nov 2023 284,021 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all four tyres slightly perished

rear axle bushes worn

slight oil leak

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 15 Nov 2022 282,997 miles

Offside Front Lower inner arm bush worn allowing slight movement

slight oil leak

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 26 Nov 2021 281,517 miles

slight oil leak from under engine

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

some surface cracking between tread on rear tyres

Pass 30 Nov 2020 280,352 miles

slight play in rear wheel bearings

slight surface cracking on both rear tyres

Fail 17 Nov 2020 280,310 miles

Exhaust system insecure front sleeve brackets badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight play in rear wheel bearings

slight surface cracking on both rear tyres

Pass 15 May 2019 278,164 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 8 Jun 2018 275,803 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 272,993 miles

Offside Rear brake pads low

Pass 13 Jun 2016 267,996 miles

n/s/f tie rod end has some play

o/s/f brake binding slightly

rear axle bushes slightly

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 9 Jun 2015 26,187 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 255,731 miles

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 10 Jun 2013 249,811 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 243,169 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 234,558 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 225,453 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 225,453 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 216,521 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 205,636 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 193,053 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 182,322 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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P604 TGW is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 P604 TGW, 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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P604 TGW is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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