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P87 WDD

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

149,115 mi
Last recorded149,115 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP87 WDD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 149,115 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 147,666 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 145,469 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 145,469 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 142,356 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 140,496 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 140,496 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 135,478 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 135,478 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 129,926 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 129,924 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 125,612 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 125,612 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 121,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 121,225 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 118,006 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front and offside front brake disc worn.

Fail 27 Oct 2009 118,006 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front and offside front brake disc worn.

Pass 6 Nov 2008 113,916 miles

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

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

both front brake discs inner face corroded

center exhust box outer skin corroded and flaking

Fail 6 Nov 2008 113,915 miles

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs inner face corroded

center exhust box outer skin corroded and flaking

Pass 30 Oct 2007 109,492 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 104,611 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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P87 WDD is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 P87 WDD, 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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P87 WDD is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 17 February 1997.

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