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P62 UAE

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

207,200 mi
Last recorded207,200 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP62 UAE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 207,200 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 204,633 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 204,633 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 202,388 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 202,355 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 200,656 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 196,695 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 191,601 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 186,480 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 179,710 miles

play in o/s/r anti-roll bar link arm. play in both rear suspension upper wishbone bushes (inner & outer). slight separation in o/s/f upper inner front tie arm bush+ n/s/f upper inner rear tie arm bush.

Fail 2 Oct 2009 179,531 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

play in o/s/r anti-roll bar link arm. play in both rear suspension upper wishbone bushes (inner & outer). slight separation in o/s/f upper inner front tie arm bush+ n/s/f upper inner rear tie arm bush.

Pass 8 Oct 2008 173,377 miles

o/s/f indicator bulb starting to discolour. anti-slip surface on accelerator pedal missing. oil around rear diff. n/s/f tyre on limit+ nail in tread. o/s/f tyre on 2mm.

Pass 10 Oct 2007 166,933 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 159,234 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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P62 UAE is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 P62 UAE, 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 P62 UAE registered?

P62 UAE is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 27 January 1997.

Is P62 UAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P62 UAE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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