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P60 CYR

1997 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,640 mi
Last recorded156,640 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP60 CYR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 156,640 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 154,008 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 154,008 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 147,687 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 147,664 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 128,210 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 128,205 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 119,106 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 119,106 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 118,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated inner core exposed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated inner core exposed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 98,999 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 98,998 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 96,302 miles

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

presenter adviced

Pass 9 Jun 2014 94,441 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 91,078 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

presenter adviced

Pass 11 Jun 2012 86,698 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 86,688 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 May 2011 84,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

under engine proctet cover loose

Pass 3 Jun 2010 82,268 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 79,656 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn on the outer edge

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 79,656 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

N/S/F Tyre worn on the outer edge

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 75,974 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 71,978 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 69,033 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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P60 CYR is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 P60 CYR, 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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P60 CYR is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 6 June 1997.

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