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M297 PJW

1995 Audi A4

Purple Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

154,055 mi
Last recorded154,055 miles
Recorded on11 May 2010
Typical for 1995 Audi A4129,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM297 PJW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2010 154,055 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 154,035 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 148,352 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 148,335 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 143,690 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 143,686 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 137,055 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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M297 PJW is a 1995 Audi A4 in Purple with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1995 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 129,301 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 M297 PJW, 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 31 years old, this Audi A4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M297 PJW registered?

M297 PJW is a 1995 Audi A4, first registered on 5 May 1995.

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