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P135 SUB

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,282 mi
Last recorded114,282 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP135 SUB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2010 114,282 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 114,282 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 108,256 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 99,519 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 92,636 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 91,027 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 SUB is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SUB, 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 P135 SUB registered?

P135 SUB is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 10 January 1997.

Is P135 SUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P135 SUB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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