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P737 YCG

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

175,935 mi
Last recorded175,935 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP737 YCG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 175,935 miles

Centre exhaust box corroded

Front brake discs scored and rusty

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S front antiroll bar link rod bushes perrished

O/S and N/S Front top inner tie bar bushes perrished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 175,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Centre exhaust box corroded

Front brake discs scored and rusty

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S front antiroll bar link rod bushes perrished

O/S and N/S Front top inner tie bar bushes perrished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 166,313 miles

Bonnet dufficult to open

Both front tyres tread low

Front brake dics worn and ridged

Front no plate slightly deteriorated

N/S Front outer c/v gaitor slightly loose

Fail 12 Apr 2011 166,313 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Bonnet dufficult to open

Both front tyres tread low

Front brake dics worn and ridged

Front no plate slightly deteriorated

N/S Front outer c/v gaitor slightly loose

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 156,345 miles

Both rear brake discs scored and rusty

Centre exhaust box rusty

Fail 21 Apr 2010 156,340 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear brake discs scored and rusty

Centre exhaust box rusty

Pass 18 Mar 2009 145,972 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear shock absorber dust covers split

Pass 16 Apr 2008 136,586 miles

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

both front brake hoses starting to perish

slight damage to o/s/r outer door trim

slight engine oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2007 125,177 miles

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

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 119,895 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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P737 YCG is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P737 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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P737 YCG is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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