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P950 YBR

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,506 mi
Last recorded75,506 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP950 YBR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 75,506 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 75,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Central Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 66,886 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 61,703 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 55,561 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 49,126 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 49,125 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 46,479 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery insecure

rear brake discs are badly corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2012 46,178 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery insecure

rear brake discs are badly corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2011 42,145 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 42,145 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 39,806 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 38,077 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2008 36,652 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front wing has damage

offside rear tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 27 Aug 2008 36,652 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front wing has damage

offside rear tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 22 Aug 2007 35,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

o/s/f wing damaged. †brake pipes startint to swell under cover.n/s/r †o/s/r n/s/f o/s/f.

rear number plate starting to distort. †front number plate damaged.

Pass 22 Aug 2006 33,079 miles

Front number plate damaged!

Fail 22 Aug 2006 33,079 miles

Front number plate damaged!

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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P950 YBR is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P950 YBR, 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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P950 YBR is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 2 April 1997.

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