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P670 PLY

1997 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

281,746 mi
Last recorded281,746 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP670 PLY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2012 281,746 miles

(UK) N/S wing mirror slightly loose

(UK) O/S/F indicator slightly discoloured

Battery loose

Both front brake hoses slightly perished

Both front top suspension arms bushes are perished

Both rear brake discs in poor condition

Slight play on both rear and (UK) N/S/F wheel bearings

Fail 23 Nov 2012 281,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

(UK) N/S wing mirror slightly loose

(UK) O/S/F indicator slightly discoloured

Battery loose

Both front brake hoses slightly perished

Both front top suspension arms bushes are perished

Both rear brake discs in poor condition

Parking brake level slightly high travel

Slight play on both rear and (UK) N/S/F wheel bearings

Pass 22 Nov 2011 266,014 miles

Battery insecure

Both front brake hoses slightly perished

Both front top suspension arm rubber bushes are perished

Both rear brake discs slightly scored

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R(UK) and N/S/F(UK) tyres worn almost devoid of visable tread on both edges

O/S/F(UK) indicator slightly discoloured

O/S/F(UK) tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Slight loose on N/S(UK) wing mirror

Slight play on both rear and N/S/F(UK) wheel bearings

Fail 22 Nov 2011 266,014 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

Both front brake hoses slightly perished

Both front top suspension arm rubber bushes are perished

Both rear brake discs slightly scored

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R(UK) and N/S/F(UK) tyres worn almost devoid of visable tread on both edges

O/S/F(UK) indicator slightly discoloured

O/S/F(UK) tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Slight loose on N/S(UK) wing mirror

Slight play on both rear and N/S/F(UK) wheel bearings

Pass 23 Nov 2010 258,490 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 239,023 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 239,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside front mirror slightly insecure.

Pass 25 Oct 2008 231,706 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 219,257 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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P670 PLY is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P670 PLY, 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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P670 PLY is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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