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P870 KAV

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,580 mi
Last recorded178,580 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP870 KAV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 178,580 miles

rear exhaust corroded

slight play offside rear bearing

Pass 13 Mar 2013 170,700 miles

chips in screen

play in rear bearings

Pass 27 Mar 2012 156,442 miles

nsr tyre on 1.6mm

play in rear bearings

Pass 1 Mar 2011 141,146 miles

chips in screen

rear discs corroded

slight play in rear bearings

Fail 1 Mar 2010 130,002 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND WORN LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRE

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT BOTTOM JOINT ON REAR LOWER ARM

Pass 1 Mar 2010 130,002 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND WORN LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRE

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT BOTTOM JOINT ON REAR LOWER ARM

Pass 4 Mar 2009 118,056 miles

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

baffals loose in centre box

play in rear bearings

Pass 5 Mar 2008 102,578 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 99,961 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 99,961 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 91,255 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 91,254 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2005 81,937 miles
Fail 18 May 2005 81,937 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

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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P870 KAV is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P870 KAV, 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 P870 KAV registered?

P870 KAV is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 8 January 1997.

Is P870 KAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P870 KAV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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