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P117 CPJ

1997 Audi A4

Red Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

188,523 mi
Last recorded188,523 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP117 CPJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 188,523 miles

Rear coil spring corroded coils near side &off side. (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover fitted. wet test.

Fail 17 Aug 2017 188,523 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded coils near side &off side. (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover fitted. wet test.

Fail 5 Jul 2017 188,259 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush / marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Slight exhaust blow front manifold joint OS

Under tray fitted / wet with oil ?

Pass 26 Jul 2016 186,657 miles

Nearside Front Upper arms rear bushes deteriorated.

Nearside Front tyre inner edge perishing.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe leak. (7.1.2)

Offside Front arms rear bushes deteriorated.

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover fitted.

Fail 26 Jul 2016 186,657 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low prs (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper arms rear bushes deteriorated.

Nearside Front tyre inner edge perishing.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front arms rear bushes deteriorated.

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover fitted.

Pass 2 Jul 2015 184,005 miles

Small exhaust blow from OS front pipe joint

Pass 2 Jul 2014 182,021 miles

NS Rear tyre low on tread

OS Front tyre wearing on inner edge

OS wiper blade smeary

PAS Noise

Small stone chips on windscreen

Pass 10 Jul 2013 180,735 miles

Screw in NS Rear tyre

Slight play in upper steering column

Wipers smeary

Fail 9 Jul 2013 180,733 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Screw in NS Rear tyre

Slight play in upper steering column

Wipers smeary

Pass 21 May 2012 178,364 miles

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

slight corrosion on rear coil springs

Fail 21 May 2012 178,360 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

slight corrosion on rear coil springs

Fail 3 May 2012 178,237 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 167,032 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

chipped windscreen

Fail 29 Jan 2011 166,477 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

chipped windscreen

Pass 6 Feb 2010 152,503 miles

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

chipped windscreen

rear n/plate deteriorated

Fail 1 Feb 2010 152,298 miles

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

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

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

chipped windscreen

rear n/plate deteriorated

Pass 14 Feb 2009 139,294 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Feb 2009 138,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 130,774 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 121,865 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 25 Jan 2007 121,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight unbalance on rear brakes

Pass 1 Feb 2006 111,824 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jan 2006 111,714 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P117 CPJ is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 P117 CPJ, 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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P117 CPJ is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 21 February 1997.

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