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P652 GTV

1997 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,185 mi
Last recorded157,185 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP652 GTV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2012 157,185 miles

Battery insecure

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 157,185 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 May 2011 152,705 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 May 2011 152,693 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2010 150,325 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 150,325 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 147,674 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 10 Jan 2008 145,624 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 145,622 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 141,358 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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P652 GTV is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P652 GTV, 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 P652 GTV registered?

P652 GTV is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 14 April 1997.

Is P652 GTV safe to buy?

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