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P79 KJC

1997 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,125 mi
Last recorded180,125 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP79 KJC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 180,125 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 166,191 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 152,193 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 152,193 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 139,075 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 139,075 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 128,946 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Oct 2008 119,590 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 110,032 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 98,031 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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P79 KJC is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P79 KJC, 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 P79 KJC registered?

P79 KJC is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P79 KJC safe to buy?

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