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P655 WCW

1997 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,764 mi
Last recorded130,764 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP655 WCW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2008 130,764 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2008 130,734 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 125,491 miles

DIPSTICK TUBE BROKEN

Oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2007 125,482 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 114,918 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 114,775 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 104,773 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 104,773 miles

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

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

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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P655 WCW is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P655 WCW, 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 P655 WCW registered?

P655 WCW is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 10 January 1997.

Is P655 WCW safe to buy?

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