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P799 UHT

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,555 mi
Last recorded110,555 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP799 UHT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2013 110,555 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 110,555 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 90,213 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 79,053 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 79,053 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 74,614 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 73,026 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 73,026 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 68,151 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 68,151 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 63,592 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 63,554 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 58,377 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 58,377 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Slight play in offside top ball joint.

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 UHT is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P799 UHT, 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 UHT registered?

P799 UHT is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 14 February 1997.

Is P799 UHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P799 UHT shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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