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P617 SVC

1997 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

194,454 mi
Last recorded194,454 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP617 SVC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2013 194,454 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

nearside front inner cv boot perishing

nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

offside front inner and outer cv boots perishing

Pass 31 Mar 2012 189,525 miles

Rear axle oil leak.

Uneven wear on rear brake discs'

Pass 2 Apr 2011 178,155 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 17 Apr 2010 167,112 miles

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

rear axle oil leak

rear registration plate slightly deteriated

washer bottle leaking

Pass 14 Feb 2009 155,179 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 144,073 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 133,013 miles

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 121,355 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 121,274 miles

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

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

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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P617 SVC is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P617 SVC, 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 P617 SVC registered?

P617 SVC is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 23 April 1997.

Is P617 SVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P617 SVC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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