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P64 DPF

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

119,056 mi
Last recorded119,056 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP64 DPF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2013 119,056 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 119,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 114,844 miles

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

both front brake discs pitted

Fail 27 Mar 2012 114,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front brake discs pitted

Pass 14 Mar 2011 108,506 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 14 Mar 2011 108,506 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 102,997 miles

All of the tyres are remolds except the N/S/R. The N/S/R has a nail in the tread.

Both of the front indicator lamp bulbs are loosing there yellow coulour.

Damage noted to the front of the radiator core.

Oil leak noted from the engine.

Stone chips noted on the front windscreen.

The PAS return pipe is weeping.

The bonding on the front flexi joint is failing.

Fail 13 Feb 2010 102,997 miles

All of the tyres are remolds except the N/S/R. The N/S/R has a nail in the tread.

Both of the front indicator lamp bulbs are loosing there yellow coulour.

Damage noted to the front of the radiator core.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak noted from the engine.

Stone chips noted on the front windscreen.

The PAS return pipe is weeping.

The bonding on the front flexi joint is failing.

Pass 13 Feb 2009 98,891 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

oil leak noted from engine

sections of the exhaust system noted rusty

wear noted on both front and rear brake disc

Fail 13 Feb 2009 98,891 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

f/n/s flexi brake hose perished and cracked

front number plate slightly damaged

oil leak noted from engine

sections of the exhaust system noted rusty

wear noted on both front and rear brake disc

Pass 12 Feb 2008 94,430 miles

Both front flexi brake pipes are starting to split. (Recommend that they are replaced at the next service.)

Corrosion noted on the centre exhaust silencer.

Slight damage noted on the front number plate.

The N/S/F exterior door handle and lock are damaged.

The PAS pipes by the reservoir are damp.

The engine is leaking a fair ammount of oil.

The strenghtening bonding surrounding the front exhaust flexi joint is starting to fail.

Pass 10 Feb 2007 91,102 miles

Both front pads appear low advise

Small pinhole noted in front outer cv gaitorshould be changed next service

front no plate slighly damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2006 87,334 miles

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

front o/side brake disc rusty on braking face.

slight damage noted to front no plate.

slight slackness noted in o/side track rod end

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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P64 DPF is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P64 DPF, 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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P64 DPF is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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