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P186 TVS

1997 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

213,487 mi
Last recorded213,487 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP186 TVS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 213,487 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 213,410 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 211,939 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 211,922 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 9 May 2011 211,562 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 211,561 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 200,075 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 200,067 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 182,560 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 164,211 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 164,209 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres very low on tread

n/s cv boot starting to split

n/s/r tyre low on tread and has nail in tread

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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P186 TVS is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1997 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 129,309 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P186 TVS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P186 TVS registered?

P186 TVS is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 9 April 1997.

Is P186 TVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P186 TVS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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