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P74 DPF

1997 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

51,972 mi
Last recorded51,972 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP74 DPF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 51,972 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 51,971 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 49,307 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper wear indicators yellow.

o/s/r tyre wall cracking.

Fail 7 Mar 2013 49,303 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper wear indicators yellow.

o/s/r tyre wall cracking.

Fail 13 Mar 2012 46,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 46,214 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 43,262 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 43,257 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s wiper blade split but still clearing screen

Pass 16 Mar 2010 39,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s and n/s/f tyres have cracks in sidewalls

Pass 19 Mar 2009 37,206 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

offside front tyre compound cracking

Pass 4 Apr 2008 34,217 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Feb 2007 29,832 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 26,159 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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P74 DPF is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P74 DPF, 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 P74 DPF registered?

P74 DPF is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P74 DPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P74 DPF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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