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P673 DTA

1997 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

215,131 mi
Last recorded215,131 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP673 DTA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2012 215,131 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 215,131 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 206,339 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 198,830 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 192,625 miles

Nearside Rear Axle bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 185,012 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Oct 2008 185,012 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2007 178,565 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 178,537 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nsf tyre starting to show signs of perishing

Pass 24 Oct 2006 171,977 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 171,977 miles

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

Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 162,770 miles

Imbalance front brakes.

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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P673 DTA is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P673 DTA, 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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What year was P673 DTA registered?

P673 DTA is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 22 April 1997.

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