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P711 UAF

1997 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

155,031 mi
Last recorded155,031 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP711 UAF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 155,031 miles

Front brake discs heavily corroded

Front tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 23 Jun 2015 155,031 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs heavily corroded

front tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 29 Nov 2013 149,934 miles

both front tyres worn tio 2mm & devoid of tread on edges

front brake discs in very poor condition

rear axle bushes begining to debond

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Fail 18 Nov 2013 149,934 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn tio 2mm & devoid of tread on edges

front brake discs in very poor condition

rear axle bushes begining to debond

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 17 Nov 2012 144,491 miles

n/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

o/s/f indicator len's missing

Fail 29 Oct 2011 138,749 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

offside front flasher lamp outer cover missing

tear in offside front tyre sidewall, not exposing cords

Pass 29 Oct 2011 138,749 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front flasher lamp outer cover missing

tear in offside front tyre sidewall, not exposing cords

Pass 18 Nov 2010 133,750 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

covers fitted making inspection difficult

difficult to inspect front and rear brake inner pads without dismantling

nearside wiper blade splitting

oil weep

various vehicle/component deterioration

windscreen damaged

Fail 17 Nov 2010 133,750 miles

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

windscreen damaged

various vehicle/component deterioration

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

covers fitted making inspection difficult

difficult to inspect front and rear brake inner pads without dismantling

nearside wiper blade splitting

oil weep

Pass 27 Oct 2009 126,431 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all wiper poor/split

both front tyres worn

dipstick tube damaged

front bumper n/s loose

large undertray fitted

n/s/r tyre deteriorating

o/s/f door ext trim missing

slight eng oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2008 119,292 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

all wipers poor

eng oil leak

large undertray fitted

o/s/f door ext trim missing

Fail 25 Nov 2008 119,292 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

all wipers poor

eng oil leak

large undertray fitted

o/s/f door ext trim missing

Pass 21 Aug 2007 112,064 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 108,821 miles

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

front and rear number plates in poor condition

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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P711 UAF is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,781cc 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 P711 UAF, 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 P711 UAF registered?

P711 UAF is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 11 February 1997.

Is P711 UAF safe to buy?

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