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P762 KYB

1997 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

255,654 mi
Last recorded255,654 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP762 KYB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 255,654 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing front and rear (2.7.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 255,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working low beam (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing front and rear (2.7.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 249,050 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front tyres inner wall,wearing 225/45r17

Fail 7 Mar 2016 249,050 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front tyres inner wall,wearing 225/45r17

Pass 4 Mar 2015 237,170 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 237,170 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

clutch bitting point too high

Pass 4 Jan 2014 223,420 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

lower part of engine,sign of oil weeping

Fail 3 Jan 2014 223,420 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

lower part of engine,sign of oil weeping

Pass 5 Mar 2012 200,710 miles

SIGN OF OIL WEEPING SURROUNDING ENGINE

Fail 2 Mar 2012 200,710 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

BOTH FRONT TRACK ROD END,SLIGHT PLAY

SIGN OF OIL WEEPING SURROUNDING ENGINE

Pass 6 Mar 2010 175,489 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010

Centre Front Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2009 165,732 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 May 2008 150,402 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2008 150,402 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 130,106 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 112,471 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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P762 KYB is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 P762 KYB, 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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P762 KYB is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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