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P145 WDG

1997 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

124,130 mi
Last recorded124,130 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP145 WDG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2018 124,130 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust blowing at front flexi (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting excessively worn play in wheel bearing (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting excessively worn play in wheel bearing (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant bottle empty

low level switch unplugged from coolant bottle

rear brake discs rusty on outer faces

Pass 15 Sep 2017 123,534 miles

Both front tyres worn low on edges and badly perished.

Exhaust system corroded.

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear tyre tread slightly out of shape on inner edge.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (2.6.2)

Road wheels buckled.

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 6 Sep 2016 122,496 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front tyres worn on inner edges and badly perished.

Play in both rear wheel bearings.

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Road wheels buckled.

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 19 Aug 2015 121,939 miles

All road wheels buckled.

Both front tyres perished and wearing on inner edges.

Exhaust system corroded.

Offside outer cv gaiter twisted.

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (2.6.2)

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 5 Sep 2014 121,380 miles

All road wheels buckled.

Both front tyres perished and wearing on inner edges.

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Exhaust corroded.

Offside outer cv gaiter twisted.

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Windscreen chipped.

Fail 5 Sep 2014 121,370 miles

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

Exhaust corroded.

All road wheels buckled.

Both front tyres perished and wearing on inner edges.

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Offside outer cv gaiter twisted.

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 6 Sep 2013 119,984 miles

All road wheels buckled.

Both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges.

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Exhaust corroded.

Offside outer cv gaiter twisted.

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Windscreen chipped.

Fail 6 Sep 2013 119,984 miles

All road wheels buckled.

Both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges.

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Exhaust corroded.

Offside outer cv gaiter twisted.

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Windscreen chipped.

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 119,098 miles

All road wheels buckled.

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded at rear hose unions.

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside front tyre tread perished.

Offside outer cv gaiter twisted.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen chipped.

Fail 12 Sep 2012 119,081 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

All road wheels buckled.

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded at rear hose unions.

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside front tyre tread perished.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer cv gaiter twisted.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 16 Sep 2011 118,270 miles

offside front outer c/v boot twisted. offside front lower suspention arm joint boot split.offside front lower rear suspention arm inner bush worn. offside rear tyre inner surface out of shape.

Fail 13 Sep 2011 118,263 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

offside front outer c/v boot twisted. offside front lower suspention arm joint boot split.offside front lower rear suspention arm inner bush worn. offside rear tyre inner surface out of shape.

Pass 2 Sep 2010 117,046 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 115,596 miles

slight leak of grease from the n/s outer c v boot

Pass 16 Aug 2008 113,108 miles

slight play in o/s and n/s lower arm bushes

Pass 17 Aug 2007 109,988 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 109,988 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 105,203 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 98,996 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 98,996 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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P145 WDG is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 P145 WDG, 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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P145 WDG is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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