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P911 VGA

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

151,097 mi
Last recorded151,097 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP911 VGA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2013 151,097 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 142,659 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 142,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2011 133,812 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2011 133,791 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2010 126,319 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 126,317 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 123,114 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 115,286 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 108,490 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 108,488 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 93,744 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 93,744 miles

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

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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P911 VGA is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 P911 VGA, 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 P911 VGA registered?

P911 VGA is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 7 January 1997.

Is P911 VGA safe to buy?

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