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P779 XNP

1997 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

150,076 mi
Last recorded150,076 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP779 XNP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2012 150,076 miles

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

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

o/s cv joint worn

Fail 14 Mar 2012 150,076 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

o/s cv joint worn

Pass 12 Mar 2011 139,452 miles

Nearside rear brake disc pitted with rust

Nearside rear coil spring close to body

Offside front brake disc pitted with rust

Oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2011 139,409 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake disc pitted with rust

Nearside rear coil spring close to body

Offside front brake disc pitted with rust

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2010 127,783 miles

Nearside rear coil spring close to fouling body

Fail 1 Mar 2010 127,766 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside rear coil spring close to fouling body

Pass 12 Mar 2009 118,972 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 118,972 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 112,461 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 112,456 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 98,381 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 98,375 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 87,447 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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P779 XNP is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P779 XNP, 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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P779 XNP is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 17 April 1997.

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