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P817 LNH

1971 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

142,906 mi
Last recorded142,906 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 1971 Audi A4126,284 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP817 LNH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 142,906 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 131,138 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jun 2014 123,755 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2013 115,142 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2012 106,809 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 98,727 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 89,002 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 84,689 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 84,676 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 79,585 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 79,577 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 23 Apr 2007 74,715 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 68,438 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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 LNH is a 1971 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1971 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 126,284 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 LNH, 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 55 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 LNH registered?

P817 LNH is a 1971 Audi A4, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is P817 LNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P817 LNH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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