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P609 CAO

1997 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

203,340 mi
Last recorded203,340 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP609 CAO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2010 203,340 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2010 203,340 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 192,685 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2008 177,810 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 159,333 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 143,085 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 128,986 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 128,833 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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P609 CAO is a 1997 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P609 CAO, 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 P609 CAO registered?

P609 CAO is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P609 CAO safe to buy?

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