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P858 WRN

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,941 mi
Last recorded118,941 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP858 WRN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2012 118,941 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2012 118,938 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 116,057 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 116,052 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 112,679 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Jan 2010 108,932 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 108,932 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 102,810 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 95,334 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 95,329 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 91,265 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 86,836 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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P858 WRN is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P858 WRN, 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 P858 WRN registered?

P858 WRN is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 22 January 1997.

Is P858 WRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P858 WRN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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