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P772 NLX

1997 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

181,709 mi
Last recorded181,709 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP772 NLX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2013 181,709 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 156,722 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 156,722 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 154,347 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Oct 2011 154,347 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 150,077 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Oct 2010 150,076 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 29 Oct 2009 145,900 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 29 Oct 2008 143,442 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 143,442 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 141,050 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 141,050 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advance wear on both front tyres.

Pass 10 Oct 2006 128,738 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 128,738 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight wear in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 4 Nov 2005 119,647 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2005 119,610 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn close to legal limit

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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P772 NLX is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P772 NLX, 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 P772 NLX registered?

P772 NLX is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 3 March 1997.

Is P772 NLX safe to buy?

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