MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,872 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
both rear axle bushes beginning to split
nearside front.nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroding
oil leak at rear of engine,intercooler and turbo hose
rear brake pads wearing close to limit
slight movement at both offside and nearside top suspension arms
slight movement at offside track rod end
wear at both offside and nearside lower suspension arms inner bushes
both front too rear brake pipes corroding
both rear axle bushes beginning to split at bonding
both rear brake discs corroding
movement at both offside and nearside front lower suspension arms
offside rear tyre cracking at outer edge of tread
oil leak at rear of engine
play at both nearside front top suspension arms at balljoint
play at both offside and nearside rear wheel bearings
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
both front too rear brake pipes corroding
both rear axle bushes beginning to split at bonding
both rear brake discs corroding
movement at both offside and nearside front lower suspension arms
offside rear tyre cracking at outer edge of tread
oil leak at rear of engine
play at both nearside front top suspension arms at balljoint
play at both offside and nearside rear wheel bearings
Should have brake flexible hoses at rear caliper †
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Should have brake flexible hoses at rear caliper †
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P148 SWY is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 P148 SWY, 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 P148 SWY registered?
P148 SWY is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 5 June 1997.
Is P148 SWY safe to buy?
The MOT history for P148 SWY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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