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P766 AUG

1997 Audi A4

Purple Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

125,925 mi
Last recorded125,925 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP766 AUG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2013 125,925 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 121,093 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 May 2012 121,093 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 117,360 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 117,360 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 113,645 miles

Both front, & the offside rear tyre's is starting to wear

Front number plate is starting to come lose on the edges

Pass 29 Apr 2009 108,142 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 108,142 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2008 105,475 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 105,475 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 May 2007 103,972 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 103,972 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 May 2006 99,930 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 99,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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P766 AUG is a 1997 Audi A4 in Purple with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P766 AUG, 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 P766 AUG registered?

P766 AUG is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 19 June 1997.

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