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P873 TAG

1997 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

109,663 mi
Last recorded109,663 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP873 TAG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 109,663 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear wheel bearing slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 97,298 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 97,295 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 93,074 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 92,639 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 91,658 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 90,626 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 90,008 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 88,630 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 87,636 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 85,062 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 82,550 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 79,462 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 75,816 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 72,931 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 69,912 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 69,900 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 66,503 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 62,823 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 59,390 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 56,341 miles

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f brake flexi slighty perished

n/s/r coilspring rubing on wheel arch linner

o/s/f lower rear bent arm has slight play in it

o/s/r shockabsorber has slight leak

Pass 2 Mar 2007 53,143 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 53,062 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 49,644 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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P873 TAG is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P873 TAG, 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 P873 TAG registered?

P873 TAG is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 7 February 1997.

Is P873 TAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P873 TAG shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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