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P817 CPK

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,273 mi
Last recorded138,273 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP817 CPK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 138,273 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 130,489 miles

n/s front top wishbone bushes in poor condtion

o/s+n/s front tyres getting close to limit 1.6mm

o/s+n/s rear lower arm bushes slight movement

rear brake discs in poor condtion

slight blowing from centre exhaust

slight play n/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 20 Dec 2010 130,489 miles

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

n/s front top wishbone bushes in poor condtion

o/s+n/s front tyres getting close to limit 1.6mm

o/s+n/s rear lower arm bushes slight movement

rear brake discs in poor condtion

slight blowing from centre exhaust

slight play n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 12 Jan 2010 118,618 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 118,618 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 108,821 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 108,817 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 102,729 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 95,161 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 88,739 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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P817 CPK is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P817 CPK, 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 P817 CPK registered?

P817 CPK is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P817 CPK safe to buy?

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