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P873 XAD

1997 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

203,842 mi
Last recorded203,842 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP873 XAD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 203,842 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint all (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s on limit of 1.6mm at time of test (4.1.E.1)

rubber locating bushes slightly worn to o/s/f and n/s/f track rod ends

Pass 3 Jan 2015 196,527 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Jan 2015 196,527 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 186,751 miles

O/S/R tyre damaged on inner and outer wall

O/S/R wheel binding

N/S/F tyre has pincher repair too close to the edge

Fail 30 May 2013 186,733 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S/F tyre have puncher repair too close to the edge

O/S/R tyre damamged on outer and inner wall

O/S/R wheel binding

Pass 20 Oct 2011 183,688 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 183,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 180,553 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 180,553 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 173,349 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 173,349 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 165,274 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 157,896 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 157,896 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 153,312 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r indicator lense cracked

Fail 15 Mar 2007 153,312 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r indicator lense cracked

Pass 22 Mar 2006 141,954 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 XAD is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P873 XAD, 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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P873 XAD is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 10 April 1997.

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