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P190 TVS

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,600 mi
Last recorded108,600 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP190 TVS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2012 108,600 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

exhaust flexi joints slight deteriorated

n/s/r seatbelt guide slight damaged

Pass 12 Apr 2011 103,404 miles

one centre stop light in-op

Fail 12 Apr 2011 103,404 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

one centre stop light in-op

Pass 20 Apr 2010 98,446 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges

one centre stop light in-op

Pass 22 Apr 2009 95,831 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2008 86,614 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 75,637 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 75,637 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 68,185 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 68,185 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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P190 TVS is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P190 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.

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What year was P190 TVS registered?

P190 TVS is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P190 TVS safe to buy?

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