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P893 RSX

1997 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,311 mi
Last recorded72,311 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP893 RSX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2014 72,311 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 67,807 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 67,807 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 66,998 miles

n/s front track control arm shock absorber bush worn.

Pass 19 Apr 2011 66,189 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 64,781 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 63,745 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 62,988 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 62,988 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 62,109 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 61,120 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 61,120 miles

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

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

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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P893 RSX is a 1997 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P893 RSX, 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 P893 RSX registered?

P893 RSX is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 27 February 1997.

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