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P65 EAB

1997 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

185,166 mi
Last recorded185,166 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP65 EAB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2012 185,166 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 180,657 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 170,935 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 160,621 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 150,428 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 134,396 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 133,392 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 133,392 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight brake bind on offside front

Fail 18 Apr 2006 126,480 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 126,480 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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P65 EAB is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P65 EAB, 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 P65 EAB registered?

P65 EAB is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 17 March 1997.

Is P65 EAB safe to buy?

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