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P144 MLC

1997 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

98,039 mi
Last recorded98,039 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP144 MLC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 98,039 miles

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

oil leaks

Pass 11 Dec 2015 87,744 miles

offside front tyre wearing low and worn on inner edge.

oil leak.

Pass 23 Dec 2014 79,605 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 76,458 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 76,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 72,084 miles

Alternator drive belt worn.

Fail 20 Nov 2012 72,076 miles

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

Alternator drive belt worn.

Pass 7 Dec 2011 70,276 miles

both front indicators starting to fade

both top offside and both top nearside link arm bushes starting to split

front wipers starting to smear

off side track rod end gaitor split

offside front tyre sidewall badly cracked and nearside front and both rear tyre sidewalls slightly cracked

Fail 6 Dec 2011 70,274 miles

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

both front indicators starting to fade

both top offside and both top nearside link arm bushes starting to split

front wipers starting to smear

off side track rod end gaitor split

offside front tyre sidewall badly cracked and nearside front and both rear tyre sidewalls slightly cracked

Pass 6 Dec 2010 68,427 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 67,165 miles

offside front tyre perished on sidewall

Fail 8 Dec 2009 67,165 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 14 Jan 2009 66,222 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 63,275 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2007 63,275 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 59,304 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 16 Dec 2006 59,304 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 54,879 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 54,879 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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P144 MLC is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 P144 MLC, 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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P144 MLC is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 20 January 1997.

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