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P141 SUB

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

171,365 mi
Last recorded171,365 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP141 SUB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2009 171,365 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 171,245 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 158,037 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 158,035 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 147,112 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 147,110 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 134,701 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 134,676 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)

Fail 13 Jul 2006 134,604 miles

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

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

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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P141 SUB is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P141 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 P141 SUB registered?

P141 SUB is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 1997.

Is P141 SUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P141 SUB shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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