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P158 SUB

1997 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

182,006 mi
Last recorded182,006 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP158 SUB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2013 182,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2012 175,476 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2011 170,014 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 May 2010 161,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 17 May 2010 161,008 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 153,159 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 146,147 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight travel on parkingbrake

Pass 22 Feb 2007 139,662 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front wheel bearing has minor roughness

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 132,576 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight travel on parking brake

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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P158 SUB is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P158 SUB, 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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P158 SUB is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 19 February 1997.

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