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P664 WDD

1997 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

101,431 mi
Last recorded101,431 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP664 WDD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2014 101,431 miles

front flexy brake hoses slightly perished

Fail 1 Apr 2014 101,395 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

front flexy brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 4 Apr 2013 95,436 miles

Both headlamps on the lower limits of adjustment

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 3 Apr 2013 95,436 miles

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

Both headlamps on the lower limits of adjustment

Nearside front upper rear arm has slight play in the ball joint

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 29 Mar 2013 95,427 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

play in n/s rear wheel bearing

play in o/s rear wheel bearing and slighty rough when rotated

Fail 1 Mar 2013 95,125 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

non standard suspension

o/s/r wheel bearing noisey

Pass 9 Mar 2012 85,490 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 85,188 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 75,170 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner surface

both rear brake discs corroded

rear number deteriorated

Fail 24 Feb 2011 75,170 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded on inner surface

both rear brake discs corroded

rear number deteriorated

Pass 1 Feb 2010 72,002 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 68,568 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 64,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2008 64,908 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 61,486 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 58,101 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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P664 WDD is a 1997 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P664 WDD, 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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P664 WDD is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 7 January 1997.

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