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P921 XFW

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,682 mi
Last recorded187,682 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP921 XFW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2013 187,682 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 187,682 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 184,711 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 181,775 miles

Both rear shocker dust covers perished

N/S/F tyre worn on both edges, looks like been run while flat

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

Slight corrosion on rear disc's not affecting braking performance

Pass 24 Jan 2011 181,775 miles

Both rear shocker dust covers perished

N/S/F tyre worn on both edges, looks like been run while flat

Slight corrosion on rear disc's not affecting braking performance

Pass 8 Jan 2010 173,491 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 165,326 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 156,319 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 156,319 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 145,844 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 145,844 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 134,013 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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P921 XFW is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P921 XFW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P921 XFW registered?

P921 XFW is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P921 XFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P921 XFW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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