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P123 RYM

1997 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

232,071 mi
Last recorded232,071 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP123 RYM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2015 232,071 miles

Brakes ; front brake pads worn thin

Engine cover / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Tyres ; o/s/r tyre & valve stem starting to perish

Pass 1 May 2013 231,493 miles

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

offside rear tyre perishing

slight play nearside rear hub

Pass 26 Apr 2012 227,321 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 227,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 209,479 miles

nearside front flasher bulb fading

offside front tyre has outer wall damage

Fail 1 Apr 2011 209,401 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front flasher bulb fading

offside front tyre has outer wall damage

Pass 22 Mar 2010 199,259 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 195,044 miles

bulkhead full of water

n/s door trims insecure

Fail 28 Mar 2009 195,015 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

bulkhead full of water

n/s door trims insecure

Fail 17 Mar 2008 189,685 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front suspension arm rear bush has slight play

slight roughness from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 17 Mar 2008 189,685 miles

nearside front suspension arm rear bush has slight play

slight roughness from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 27 Feb 2007 184,760 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 168,825 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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P123 RYM is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P123 RYM, 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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P123 RYM is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 5 February 1997.

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