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P833 LKO

1997 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,298 mi
Last recorded11,298 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP833 LKO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 11,298 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting the inspection of components

Pass 27 May 2016 7,223 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 2,872 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 119,502 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 May 2013 115,705 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2013 115,705 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2012 115,054 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 110,411 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 110,387 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 101,592 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 95,903 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 95,839 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 88,879 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 82,050 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 76,163 miles

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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P833 LKO is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P833 LKO, 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 P833 LKO registered?

P833 LKO is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P833 LKO safe to buy?

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