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P624 VUG

1997 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

262,524 mi
Last recorded262,524 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP624 VUG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2011 262,524 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 228,132 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Dec 2009 228,132 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 199,843 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2008 199,789 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 181,999 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2007 181,990 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 163,579 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 163,579 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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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P624 VUG is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P624 VUG, 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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P624 VUG is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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