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P668 EBW

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,048 mi
Last recorded154,048 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP668 EBW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 154,048 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyrre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2012 139,605 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 131,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 122,068 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 122,058 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 108,868 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 108,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 94,130 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 85,364 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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P668 EBW is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P668 EBW, 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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P668 EBW is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P668 EBW safe to buy?

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