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P933 DPD

1997 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

114,898 mi
Last recorded114,898 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP933 DPD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2010 114,898 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 114,898 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW

Brake hydraulic reservoir damaged but function not impaired (3.6.A.2c)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 108,198 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s mirror damadged

Pass 29 Oct 2009 108,198 miles

o/s mirror damadged

Pass 14 Nov 2008 101,593 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 101,397 miles

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

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

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

BLADES STARTING TO SPLIT ON ENDS

Pass 10 Nov 2007 94,686 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 94,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 87,869 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 87,869 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

baffles in rear exhaust box loose and rattling

both front discs rusting on inner face

Fail 11 Nov 2006 87,812 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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P933 DPD is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 P933 DPD, 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 P933 DPD registered?

P933 DPD is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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