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P782 WGK

1997 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

176,695 mi
Last recorded176,695 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP782 WGK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2013 176,695 miles

exhaust is very rusty and slight blow at centre section

o/s headlamp is broken

osf tyre is very close to limits

Fail 3 Apr 2013 176,695 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust is very rusty and slight blow at centre section

o/s headlamp is broken

osf tyre is very close to limits

Fail 19 Mar 2012 169,942 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

additional front lamps fitted below bumper

o/s outer c v gaitor clip slightly loose

Pass 19 Mar 2012 169,942 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

additional front lamps fitted below bumper

o/s outer c v gaitor clip slightly loose

Pass 4 Apr 2011 165,031 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyres have a small cut in the inner walls

Fail 1 Apr 2011 164,993 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyres have a small cut in the inner walls

Pass 13 Apr 2010 159,101 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

engine under cover fitted

slight damage to the offside front tyre outter wall

Fail 13 Apr 2010 159,098 miles

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

engine under cover fitted

slight damage to the offside front tyre outter wall

Pass 1 Apr 2009 153,912 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 153,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 152,029 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 145,343 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 145,343 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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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P782 WGK 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 P782 WGK, 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 P782 WGK registered?

P782 WGK is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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