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P758 YKS

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

140,201 mi
Last recorded140,201 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP758 YKS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 140,201 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front cv gaiter pinholed

Pass 9 Aug 2012 133,874 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 133,874 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 123,145 miles

o/s/r disc corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2011 123,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

o/s/r disc corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2010 112,232 miles

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

air bag light on

o/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 14 Aug 2010 112,232 miles

air bag light on

o/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 6 Aug 2009 101,488 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 101,488 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 90,315 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 90,309 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 81,468 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 71,342 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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P758 YKS is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P758 YKS, 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 P758 YKS registered?

P758 YKS is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 7 June 1997.

Is P758 YKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P758 YKS shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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