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P202 TVS

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,065 mi
Last recorded136,065 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP202 TVS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2012 136,065 miles

ADVISE offside headlamp cracked

ADVISE slight play in both front anti roll links

Pass 30 Nov 2011 131,315 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 131,315 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 127,196 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 124,343 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 122,240 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 122,240 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 114,358 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 114,358 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 102,549 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 87,497 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2005 87,497 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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P202 TVS is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P202 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 P202 TVS registered?

P202 TVS is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P202 TVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P202 TVS shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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