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P139 BFV

1997 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

206,363 mi
Last recorded206,363 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP139 BFV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 206,363 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 202,077 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2025 202,077 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 194,999 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 190,581 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2023 190,567 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 185,639 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 182,295 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 176,821 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 171,647 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 169,375 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 167,011 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 165,138 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 162,398 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 160,866 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 156,894 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 148,397 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 142,452 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 132,487 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 132,487 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 124,765 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 118,167 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 110,012 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 102,504 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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P139 BFV is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P139 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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P139 BFV is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 10 April 1997.

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