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P68 XDS

1997 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,850 mi
Last recorded136,850 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP68 XDS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 136,850 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all brake discs corroded

both front outer c.v boots leaking small amount of grease

Fail 11 Mar 2015 136,850 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all brake discs corroded

both front outer c.v boots leaking small amount of grease

Pass 26 Mar 2014 126,270 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 119,651 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front c.v. boot has signs of grease on it

Pass 8 Mar 2012 112,917 miles

oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2011 105,364 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 102,631 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 102,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 98,760 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2009 98,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 94,943 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 94,942 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 89,461 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 89,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 84,062 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight play noted to os front ball joint †

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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P68 XDS is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P68 XDS, 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 P68 XDS registered?

P68 XDS is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P68 XDS shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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