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P730 YCG

1997 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

59,843 mi
Last recorded59,843 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP730 YCG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 59,843 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front And Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Trims blocking view (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 59,141 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 58,338 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 57,242 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 57,240 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 55,900 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 54,790 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 53,758 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 52,126 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 50,228 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 48,469 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 46,468 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 44,279 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 42,054 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 39,971 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 37,999 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 37,999 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 36,098 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 34,060 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 34,060 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 31,938 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 31,938 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 30,089 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 28,623 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 27,287 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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P730 YCG is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 P730 YCG, 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 P730 YCG registered?

P730 YCG is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 16 May 1997.

Is P730 YCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P730 YCG shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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