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P65 WDF

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,680 mi
Last recorded57,680 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP65 WDF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2013 57,680 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 53,310 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 52,656 miles

slight scratches on windscreen

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

front number plate slightly damaged

front wiper blades split

o/s/f light lens damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2010 50,584 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 50,584 miles

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

front plate damaged

offside front poor beam pattern, headlamp damaged

oil leak around PAS pipes

rear tyre treads cracking

Pass 12 Jan 2009 48,308 miles

front number plate cracked and discoloured

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 8 Jan 2008 46,287 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 46,287 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

damage to front number plate

oil leak

road tyre sidewalls perished

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 23 Jan 2007 43,185 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 43,184 miles

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

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

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 WDF is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WDF, 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 WDF registered?

P65 WDF is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 3 March 1997.

Is P65 WDF safe to buy?

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