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P149 RPP

1997 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

163,358 mi
Last recorded163,358 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP149 RPP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 163,358 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front indicator secured with tape

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 163,358 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front indicator secured with tape

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 159,002 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 155,093 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 151,495 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2014 151,492 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2013 147,154 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 147,151 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 142,981 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2011 138,527 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2011 111,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 133,877 miles

THE INNER BRAKE DISCS AREAT TO THE FRONT SURFACE TO BOTH FRONT DISCS IS CORRODED AND PITTED

Fail 4 Dec 2010 133,822 miles

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

THE INNER BRAKE DISCS AREAT TO THE FRONT SURFACE TO BOTH FRONT DISCS IS CORRODED AND PITTED

Pass 7 Dec 2009 129,509 miles

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2008 125,027 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 124,972 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 121,640 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 116,764 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 111,880 miles

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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P149 RPP is a 1997 Audi A4 in Grey 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 P149 RPP, 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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P149 RPP is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 17 February 1997.

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