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P138 SUB

1997 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

180,953 mi
Last recorded180,953 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP138 SUB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 180,953 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 177,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 173,578 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 173,121 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 LIMITS!!! (4.1.E.1)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play x2 (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 166,208 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/.s (2.6.2)

oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2016 166,202 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint x2 (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/.s (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2015 160,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 154,646 miles

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

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

osf mirror cracked

Fail 15 Aug 2014 154,646 miles

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

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

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

osf mirror cracked

Fail 14 Aug 2014 154,626 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 151,147 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fuel Filter corroded

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 151,147 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust corroded

Fuel Filter corroded

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 151,094 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

All suspension coil springs corroding.

All tyres wearing close to ware bands & rear cracking in treads (205/55x16).

Clutch bite very high.

Engine missfiring.

Front brake discs worn/corroded.

N/S/F bumper slightly insicure.

O/S/F window very slow & stiff.

Rear wiper blade u/s.

Slight oil weep from engine.

Slight play in both N/S & O/S rear subframe mounting bushes due to ware & perrishing - Still within limits at time of test.

Small crack in O/S/F indicator lens.

Surface corrosion to vehicle suspension & components.

Fail 25 Sep 2012 146,768 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in treads (205/55x16).

Crack in O/S/F indicator lens.

N/S/F outer driveshaft boot perrishing.

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

Slight corrosion to both O/S coil springs.

Slight play in both N/S & O/S rear subframe mounting bushes.

Pass 25 Sep 2012 146,768 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in treads (205/55x16).

Crack in O/S/F indicator lens.

N/S/F outer driveshaft boot perrishing.

Slight corrosion to both O/S coil springs.

Slight play in both N/S & O/S rear subframe mounting bushes.

Pass 15 Oct 2011 143,306 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2011 143,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 137,204 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 131,247 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 123,548 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 115,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Oct 2006 109,138 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 100,341 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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P138 SUB is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 P138 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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P138 SUB is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 10 February 1997.

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