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P879 VUH

1997 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

167,797 mi
Last recorded167,797 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP879 VUH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 167,797 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 165,044 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear of wheel (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and starting to perish (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint front of wheel (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 161,276 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 161,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front of car (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 159,789 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 159,788 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint rear of wheel (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 156,991 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 153,201 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 153,200 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 146,211 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 137,888 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 137,886 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 128,551 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake disc worn

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside rear brake disc worn

Fail 9 Feb 2011 128,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake disc worn

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside rear brake disc worn

Pass 5 Feb 2010 119,721 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 107,416 miles

Minor oil leak.

Nearside front wing damaged.

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

Slight smoking on acceleration.

Fail 2 Feb 2009 107,382 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Minor oil leak.

Nearside front wing damaged.

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

Slight smoking on acceleration.

Fail 14 Feb 2008 102,217 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 102,217 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 93,359 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 93,359 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 85,890 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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P879 VUH is a 1997 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1997 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 129,309 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P879 VUH, 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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P879 VUH is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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