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P958 GTO

1997 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

162,019 mi
Last recorded162,019 miles
Recorded on29 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP958 GTO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2010 162,019 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 162,019 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 148,739 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust banging

Fail 29 May 2009 148,734 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust banging

Pass 2 Jun 2008 137,460 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

advise wipers

Fail 2 May 2007 132,239 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight crack in front number plate

slight cracking at nearside wiper blade

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 2 May 2007 132,239 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight crack in front number plate

slight cracking at nearside wiper blade

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 9 May 2006 126,523 miles

slight wear on front and rear brake discs

Fail 9 May 2006 126,523 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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P958 GTO is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P958 GTO, 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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P958 GTO is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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