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P137 BFV

1997 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2013
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

255,548 mi
Last recorded255,548 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP137 BFV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 2 May 2012 255,548 miles

play in the front track rod end

tyres low tread 1.6mm

Pass 31 Mar 2011 236,446 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 222,968 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 210,102 miles

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

discs worn

play in the front suspension top mounts

Pass 30 Sep 2009 198,491 miles

brake reaaction bushs worn

chip in the screen

play in the front top arms

Pass 30 Mar 2009 184,420 miles

chip in the windscreen

front and rear o/s tyres just legal .1.6mm

play in the front o/s ball joint just legal

Pass 29 Sep 2008 169,284 miles

chip in the windscreen

Pass 29 Apr 2008 156,204 miles

chip in the windscreen

Pass 4 Jun 2007 145,207 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 124,153 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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P137 BFV is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P137 BFV, 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 P137 BFV registered?

P137 BFV is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 2 April 1997.

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