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P201 RPV

1997 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

172,211 mi
Last recorded172,211 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP201 RPV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 172,211 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

oil leek

Fail 31 May 2013 172,211 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

oil leek

Pass 1 Jun 2012 164,843 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 May 2012 164,824 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2011 156,692 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in both steering arms

Fail 31 May 2011 156,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 5 Jul 2010 145,817 miles

Blue exhaust smoke (presume oil)

Fuel lines retaining clip adrift (underside)- pipes secure.

Horn poor

Offside C.V. gaiter perrishing

Offside rear tyre worn to legal limit!!

Offside wiper split at ends

Part check only- offside rear seat belt. (child seat fitted)

Part of hi-level stop light inop.

Play and noisey nearside rear wheel bearing

Play in steering column

Rear shocker dust gaiters un-serviceable

W/screen chipped

Fail 2 Jul 2010 145,817 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Blue exhaust smoke (presume oil)

Fuel lines retaining clip adrift (underside)- pipes secure.

Horn poor

Offside C.V. gaiter perrishing

Offside rear tyre worn to legal limit!!

Offside wiper split at ends

Part check only- offside rear seat belt. (child seat fitted)

Part of hi-level stop light inop.

Play and noisey nearside rear wheel bearing

Play in steering column

Rear shocker dust gaiters un-serviceable

W/screen chipped

Pass 25 Jun 2009 126,647 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 111,111 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 192,952 miles

front discs corroding †new arms fitted †clutch slipping

Fail 3 Apr 2007 191,861 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 158,487 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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P201 RPV is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P201 RPV, 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 P201 RPV registered?

P201 RPV is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P201 RPV safe to buy?

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