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P658 WUF

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,601 mi
Last recorded157,601 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP658 WUF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 157,601 miles

as mot 187616472246

Fail 2 Oct 2012 157,601 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

airbag lamp warning displayed

some metal pipes corroding

underside suspension components corroding

Pass 14 Sep 2010 149,442 miles

slihgt play in steering system

Fail 8 Sep 2010 149,439 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slihgt play in steering system

Pass 22 Apr 2009 146,805 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 146,805 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 140,136 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 133,273 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 128,127 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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P658 WUF is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P658 WUF, 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 P658 WUF registered?

P658 WUF is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P658 WUF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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