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P135 RPP

1997 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

210,705 mi
Last recorded210,705 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP135 RPP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 210,705 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 210,704 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 200,418 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 200,418 miles

parking brake lamp on all time

Fail 21 Aug 2015 200,417 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

parking brake lamp on all time

Pass 6 Nov 2012 193,177 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 193,177 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 175,002 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 164,969 miles

Due to front tyre wear tracking is needed.

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r brake disc is worn,will need replacing soon ok at time of test.

o/s/r brake disc is slightly worn,ok at test.Both rear brake pads are starting to wear uneven,ok at test.

Fail 16 Jul 2010 164,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Due to front tyre wear tracking is needed.

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r brake disc is worn,will need replacing soon ok at time of test.

o/s/r brake disc is slightly worn,ok at test.Both rear brake pads are starting to wear uneven,ok at test.

Pass 12 Jun 2009 151,432 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 144,286 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 136,672 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 124,402 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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P135 RPP is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P135 RPP, 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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P135 RPP is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 21 February 1997.

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