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P801 YWU

1997 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

82,706 mi
Last recorded82,706 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP801 YWU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2008 82,706 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 132,651 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 123,087 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 122,710 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 110,916 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

incorect wheels fitted to vehicle

oil leak

vehicle has been lowered

Fail 17 Mar 2006 110,916 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

incorect wheels fitted to vehicle

oil leak

vehicle has been lowered

Fail 13 Mar 2006 110,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

incorect wheels fitted to vehicle

oil leak

vehicle has been lowered

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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P801 YWU is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 P801 YWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P801 YWU registered?

P801 YWU is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P801 YWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P801 YWU shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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