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P738 KOG

1997 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,037 mi
Last recorded107,037 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP738 KOG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 107,037 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

tyres splitting in between tread

Fail 20 Oct 2020 107,037 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

tyres splitting in between tread

Fail 16 Oct 2020 107,015 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both rear tyres cracking in tread pattern

front number plate damaged

nearside front and offside front upper wishbone bushes deteriorating

Pass 4 Oct 2019 102,410 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 102,402 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 96,364 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 96,364 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 93,920 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 91,636 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 89,289 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 85,835 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 83,213 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 80,943 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 76,477 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 74,281 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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P738 KOG is a 1997 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P738 KOG, 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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P738 KOG is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 12 March 1997.

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