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P842 UWX

1997 Audi A4

Green Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,624 mi
Last recorded122,624 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP842 UWX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2009 122,624 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 113,768 miles

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

all brake discs corroded but not excessively,

n/s headlamp glass cracked but not affecting beam image

Pass 6 Feb 2007 108,873 miles

Off side front headlamp glass slightly cracked.

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Feb 2006 102,725 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 102,576 miles

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

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

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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P842 UWX is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P842 UWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P842 UWX registered?

P842 UWX is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 10 January 1997.

Is P842 UWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P842 UWX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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