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P683 SWC

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,003 mi
Last recorded94,003 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP683 SWC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 94,003 miles

front & rear brake discs rusty

Pass 27 Apr 2015 87,338 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2014 74,475 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 74,475 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 67,006 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 67,006 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 64,240 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 59,633 miles

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

corrosion to front discs

Pass 7 Jul 2009 49,815 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 43,746 miles

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

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 11 Jul 2007 36,405 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 29,193 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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P683 SWC is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P683 SWC, 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 P683 SWC registered?

P683 SWC is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 24 February 1997.

Is P683 SWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P683 SWC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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