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P121 LHL

1997 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

152,080 mi
Last recorded152,080 miles
Recorded on31 May 2007
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 LHL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2007 152,080 miles

front and rear brake discs worn suggest replaced †small play nsf lower front suspension arm †under tray loose

Fail 25 May 2007 151,860 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

front & rear brake discs worn suggest replaced †small play nsf lower front suspension arm †under tray loose

Pass 18 May 2006 133,081 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 133,081 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 May 2006 132,836 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

n/s/r tyre side wall has a gauge all the way round

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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P121 LHL is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P121 LHL, 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 P121 LHL registered?

P121 LHL is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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