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P823 XCD

1997 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

176,001 mi
Last recorded176,001 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP823 XCD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2011 176,001 miles

Oil leak

different size tyres fitted front to rear

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s rear brake disk in poor condition

Pass 25 Oct 2010 167,671 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 167,526 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres getting low wearing on edges

nearside wiper in poor condition

Pass 21 Oct 2009 157,612 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2009 154,344 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 146,200 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 4 Oct 2008 145,839 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

spare tyre flat

handbrake lever has a aftermarket arm rest bolted to it which hinders the operation of the lever.

Pass 24 Sep 2007 113,361 miles

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Fail 21 Sep 2007 113,361 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

offside front suspension travel is more nearside front

Pass 15 Sep 2006 101,878 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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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P823 XCD is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P823 XCD, 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 P823 XCD registered?

P823 XCD is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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