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P861 WRN

1997 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,059 mi
Last recorded94,059 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP861 WRN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2008 94,059 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 94,054 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads appear to be well worn

front number plate is slightly loose

Pass 21 Nov 2007 88,049 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 88,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 81,101 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 81,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 75,680 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 75,678 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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P861 WRN is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P861 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 P861 WRN registered?

P861 WRN is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P861 WRN safe to buy?

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