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P951 XCG

1997 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,033 mi
Last recorded144,033 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP951 XCG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2012 144,033 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

off side parking brake preformance within limit, require adjstment or repair.

Fail 7 Mar 2012 144,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

off side parking brake preformance within limit, require adjstment or repair.

Pass 3 Mar 2011 137,848 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 137,734 miles

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

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

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

fluid leak from auto gearbox cooler pipe/seal dripping from front bumper

Fail 10 Mar 2010 131,052 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 131,052 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 119,121 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 103,995 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 93,716 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 88,631 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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P951 XCG is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P951 XCG, 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 P951 XCG registered?

P951 XCG is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P951 XCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P951 XCG shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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