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P679 WWS

1997 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

242,591 mi
Last recorded242,591 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP679 WWS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 242,591 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2022 242,591 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 242,045 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 242,045 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2020 240,772 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 238,661 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 235,516 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 231,778 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 231,778 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 226,277 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 222,403 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2016 222,403 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 216,930 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2014 216,930 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 211,443 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 211,443 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 204,694 miles

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

stone chip front screen

Fail 17 Dec 2012 204,694 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

stone chip front screen

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 198,577 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on edges - suspect low tyre pressure.

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

Fail 3 Dec 2011 198,577 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on edges - suspect low tyre pressure.

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

Fail 29 Dec 2010 193,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 193,385 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 186,732 miles

discs corroded

nail in osr tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2009 184,840 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 175,489 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 162,080 miles

front bumper damaged

osf indicator cracked

osf tyre 2.5mm

stone chip in headlamp ns

Pass 21 Mar 2006 146,817 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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P679 WWS is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 P679 WWS, 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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P679 WWS is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 26 June 1997.

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