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P763 UTL

1997 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

188,709 mi
Last recorded188,709 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP763 UTL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 188,709 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 181,800 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 181,780 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 170,162 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air ag ligth stay on

battery insecure

near side rear passanger door not opening inside

Fail 10 Mar 2012 170,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air ag ligth stay on

battery insecure

near side rear passanger door not opening inside

Pass 5 Mar 2011 161,443 miles

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

alternator noisey

nsr tyre has been driven on flat

Fail 24 Feb 2011 161,443 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

alternator noisey

nsr tyre has been driven on flat

Pass 4 Jan 2010 155,623 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 135,077 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 121,518 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 113,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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P763 UTL is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P763 UTL, 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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P763 UTL is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 6 January 1997.

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