MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,523 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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.
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.
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 ?
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.
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.
Small exhaust blow from OS front pipe joint
NS Rear tyre low on tread
OS Front tyre wearing on inner edge
OS wiper blade smeary
PAS Noise
Small stone chips on windscreen
Screw in NS Rear tyre
Slight play in upper steering column
Wipers smeary
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
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight corrosion on rear coil springs
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
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)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
chipped windscreen
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
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
chipped windscreen
rear n/plate deteriorated
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
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)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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
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
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)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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