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P137 LKM

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

99,538 mi
Last recorded99,538 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP137 LKM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2014 99,538 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 99,286 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 98,005 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 94,373 miles

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 29 Aug 2009 88,967 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 77,161 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

fanbelt worn too excess.

front wiperblades split slightly.

n/s/f bumper insecure slightly.

n/s/r tyre,nail in tread.

o/s/f trackrod end rubber split.

o/s/r tyre.slight sidewall damage.

rear wiperblade split.

Pass 27 Jun 2007 63,467 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

O/S/F CV GAITER WEEPING GREASE

Pass 19 Jun 2006 44,463 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 44,463 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

The handbrake lever travel is becoming long.

Pass 3 Jun 2005 43,102 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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P137 LKM is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LKM, 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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P137 LKM is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 12 March 1997.

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