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P753 YCG

1997 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

270,699 mi
Last recorded270,699 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP753 YCG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 270,699 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear AXLE BUSHES PERISHED AND BONDING IS FAILING BUT REACHING MINIMUM DVSA REQUIREMENTS

Fail 13 Nov 2017 216,007 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level ALLOWING WARNING LIGHT TO COME ON (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear AXLE BUSHES PERISHED AND BONDING IS FAILING BUT REACHING MINIMUM DVSA REQUIREMENTS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2016 265,906 miles

Offside Rear HAND BRAKE EFFICIENCY IS A LITTLE LOW. OVERHAUL EFFICIENCY IS 19% MINIMUM REQUIREMENT IS 16%

Fail 23 Oct 2015 265,906 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated NEAR SIDE FRONT (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated OFF SIDE FRONT (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working OFF SIDE (1.1.C.1d)

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

coil spring broken OFF SIDE REAR (2.4.C.1a)

FRONT PADS VERY LOW

REAR BRAKE PADS VERY LOW

Pass 23 Jun 2014 254,920 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 241,393 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise ---- rear brake disc`s are in a poor condition

Pass 19 Jun 2012 225,508 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 210,095 miles

advise ---- offside rear wheel bearing worn

Pass 28 Jun 2010 196,047 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise ---- both rear wheel bearings are a little noisey

advise === nearside and offside front upper wishbone inner bushes perished

advise ==== battery insecure

advise ==== front brakes unbalanced

advise ==== nearside rear door lower moulding missing

Fail 21 Jun 2010 196,040 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise ---- both rear wheel bearings are a little noisey

advise === nearside and offside front upper wishbone inner bushes perished

advise ==== battery insecure

advise ==== front brakes unbalanced

advise ==== nearside rear door lower moulding missing

Pass 16 Jun 2009 189,604 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 177,141 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 165,247 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 142,774 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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P753 YCG is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P753 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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P753 YCG is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 19 June 1997.

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