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P799 CPL

1997 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

162,725 mi
Last recorded162,725 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP799 CPL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 162,725 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 May 2017 162,725 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint forward (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 135,824 miles

Centre exhaust slightly deteriorating

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

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

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

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

slight oil leak

Fail 31 Dec 2015 135,824 miles

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

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

Centre exhaust slightly deteriorating

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper rear (2.4.G.2)

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

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2014 111,737 miles

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

Offside Outer Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 103,703 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

centre silencer poor condition

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall perished,outer sidewall cut

Pass 31 Aug 2012 97,246 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 95,952 miles

centre exhaust rusty=fuel filter stained

Pass 27 Sep 2010 94,216 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2009 92,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 92,569 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 90,783 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 87,945 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 85,602 miles

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

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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P799 CPL is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P799 CPL, 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 P799 CPL registered?

P799 CPL is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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