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P672 XKS

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

122,333 mi
Last recorded122,333 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP672 XKS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 122,333 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear no plate slight insecure

windscreen cracked n/s out with swept area

Pass 29 Oct 2012 121,101 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2012 121,101 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2011 119,741 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 119,741 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 116,410 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2010 116,410 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2009 104,229 miles

both front brake disc inner faces corroded

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 1 Oct 2009 104,229 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

both front brake disc inner faces starting to corrode

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 10 Oct 2008 101,529 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 95,150 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 84,600 miles

slight wear in o/s front lower suspension arm

Pass 14 Oct 2005 74,889 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 74,887 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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P672 XKS is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 P672 XKS, 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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P672 XKS is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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