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P669 WUF

1997 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,635 mi
Last recorded127,635 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP669 WUF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2012 127,635 miles

both rear suspension bump stops in poor condition

center exhaust box corroding

corrosion to front and rear brake discs

engine front stabilizer worn

n/s/f indicator unit damaged

o/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre worn low 2mm

power steering pipe slightly damp

slight exhaust blow from center and rear exhaust joints

slight grease leak from both outer cv gaitors

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 8 Jan 2012 127,629 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

both rear suspension bump stops in poor condition

center exhaust box corroding

corrosion to front and rear brake discs

engine front stabilizer worn

n/s/f indicator unit damaged

o/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre worn low 2mm

power steering pipe slightly damp

slight exhaust blow from center and rear exhaust joints

slight grease leak from both outer cv gaitors

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 11 Jan 2011 123,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

unable to see front & rear brake pads & discs

Pass 13 Dec 2009 118,389 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2009 118,389 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Dec 2008 114,363 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 110,686 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2006 106,392 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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P669 WUF is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P669 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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P669 WUF is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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