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P101 MLC

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP101 MLC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2011

n/s mirror glass cracked

screen chipped,small blow centre silencer joint,frt discs corroding

Fail 26 Apr 2011

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

screen chipped,small blow centre silencer joint,frt discs corroding

Pass 10 May 2010 147,705 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 147,705 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 145,547 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 145,547 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008

screen chipped front and rear discs worn

Fail 2 May 2008

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

screen chipped front and rear discs worn

Pass 4 May 2007 143,906 miles

screen chipped o/s/f flexi brake hose perishing slight play o/s/f bottom ball joint

Fail 1 May 2007 143,903 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

screen chipped o/s/f flexi brake hose perishing slight play o/s/front bottom ball joint

Pass 6 May 2006 141,935 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2005 138,214 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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P101 MLC is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P101 MLC, 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 P101 MLC registered?

P101 MLC is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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