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P93 KNC

1997 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,163 mi
Last recorded87,163 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP93 KNC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2011 87,163 miles

All Brake discs corroded,slight judder from o/s/r

Corrosion to underbody and suspension consistent with vehicle being stud

Drivers seat back worn

Exhaust system and clamps heavily corroded

Front brake pads low near too limit,rec replace.

Headlamp aim on pos 2 at test,manual adjusters faulty

Suspect n/s/f tyre has been run underinflated,rec replace ifso.

n/s wiper poor

n/s/f tyre worn to 1.9mm on outer edge

o/s/f bumper slightly adrift

Fail 21 Nov 2011 87,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

All Brake discs corroded,slight judder from o/s/r

Corrosion to underbody and suspension consistent with vehicle being stud

Drivers seat back worn

Exhaust system and clamps heavily corroded

Front brake pads low near too limit,rec replace.

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Headlamp aim on pos 2 at test,manual adjusters faulty

Suspect n/s/f tyre has been run underinflated,rec replace ifso.

n/s wiper poor

n/s/f tyre worn to 1.9mm on outer edge

o/s/f bumper slightly adrift

Pass 6 Apr 2010 83,759 miles

corrosion on rear brake discs

cracking to rear tyres

front exhaust flexible section deteriorating

n/s/f tyre worn low on edges

o/s/f tyre slightly out of shape

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

slight corrosion on brake pipes into flexi-hoses

slight play in n/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 17 Mar 2009 70,577 miles

corroded brake pipes into rear flexible hoses

front indicators show some white light

n/s/r tyre cracking.recommend replacing

play in front lower suspension arm bushes

rear shock absorber dust sheilds missing

Fail 16 Mar 2009 70,531 miles

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

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

corroded brake pipes into rear flexible hoses

front indicators show some white light

n/s/r tyre cracking.recommend replacing

play in front lower suspension arm bushes

rear shock absorber dust sheilds missing

Pass 6 Mar 2008 64,218 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 61,273 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 61,218 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 58,743 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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P93 KNC is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P93 KNC, 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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P93 KNC is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 4 March 1997.

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