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P81 RYT

1997 Audi A4

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,211 mi
Last recorded115,211 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP81 RYT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2008 115,211 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 109,309 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 109,309 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 103,530 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2006 103,471 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 98,370 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 98,370 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

EXHAUST DOWN PIPE FLEXI JOINT SPLIT

AUX BELT HALF RIPPED OFF

OFF SIDE FRONT TOP WISH BONE BALL JOINTS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

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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P81 RYT is a 1997 Audi A4 in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P81 RYT, 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 P81 RYT registered?

P81 RYT is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P81 RYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P81 RYT shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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