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P843 CAY

1997 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,312 mi
Last recorded98,312 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP843 CAY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2012 98,312 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 98,311 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

various suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2011 90,802 miles

Play in offside front anti roll bar link rod lower joint

Rear dampers gaiters un-serviceable

Some binding- rear brakes esp. nearside

Some front brakes imballance

Pass 2 May 2009 88,694 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 87,406 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2007 85,994 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 84,843 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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P843 CAY is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P843 CAY, 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 P843 CAY registered?

P843 CAY is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 10 January 1997.

Is P843 CAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P843 CAY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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