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P798 WTL

1997 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP798 WTL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016

fuel tank strap corroding

osr tyre worn low in tread

rear exhaust hanger broken (exhaust still secure)

Fail 5 Dec 2016

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

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

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

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

fuel tank strap corroding

osr tyre worn low in tread

rear exhaust hanger broken (exhaust still secure)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 199,130 miles

front to rear brake pipes rusty

nsr shock absorber moist

Fail 7 Dec 2015 199,122 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

front to rear brake pipes rusty

nsr shock absorber moist

Pass 19 Dec 2014 194,576 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 194,576 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 187,187 miles

both rear flexys corroding

o.s.f tyre low tread

slight play in o.s.r wheel bearing

Fail 6 Dec 2013 187,187 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear flexys corroding

o.s.f tyre low tread

slight play in o.s.r wheel bearing

Pass 11 Dec 2012 180,980 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 180,975 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 178,008 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 13 Dec 2011 178,008 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 172,082 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 164,831 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 161,594 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 158,269 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 150,430 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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P798 WTL is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P798 WTL, 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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P798 WTL is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 12 March 1997.

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