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P956 KWK

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,693 mi
Last recorded131,693 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP956 KWK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 131,693 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 128,558 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 125,585 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 125,585 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 125,074 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 125,074 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 116,481 miles

a,b,s modulator insecure,one nut missing,one nut loose.

dust boot split on offside front lower [rear] suspension link ball joint

fluid weep on power steering reservoir pipe.

offside dip beam pattern poor

Fail 17 Mar 2011 116,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 107,726 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 99,609 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 92,069 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 92,069 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 84,704 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 76,348 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 76,348 miles

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

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

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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P956 KWK is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P956 KWK, 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 P956 KWK registered?

P956 KWK is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 18 April 1997.

Is P956 KWK safe to buy?

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