MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,430 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center clamp/Rear exhaust box (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear Exhaust heat shield loose
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play Offside and Nearside (2.6.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center clamp/Rear exhaust box (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear Exhaust heat shield loose
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play Offside and Nearside (2.6.2)
Both offside upper suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated
Nearside rear tyre close to the legal limit nail in the tyre
Rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
Slight oil leak
Slight play in both rear wheel bearings
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
Slight play in nearside wheel bearing
Undertrays fitted obscuring vital components
slight play in offside rear wheel bearing
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
Slight play in nearside wheel bearing
Undertrays fitted obscuring vital components
slight play in offside rear wheel bearing
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
NSR Wheel Bearing Noisy
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
OSF Indicator Lens Damaged
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
NSR Wheel Bearing Noisy
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
OSF Indicator Lens Damaged
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Suspension - NS & OS Upper Arms Bushes Slightly Deteriorated. NS & OS Inner Rear Bushes Have Slight Movement.NS Track Control Arm Slight Play Inner Bush
NSR Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisy When Rotated
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside rear brake binding slightly
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Wiper Blade Slightly Split
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P142 PLF is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 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 P142 PLF, 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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P142 PLF is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 3 July 1997.
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