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P206 OEV

1997 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

183,112 mi
Last recorded183,112 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP206 OEV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2012 183,112 miles

n/s/f brake hose deteriorated

o/s cv boot deteriorated

o/s/r brakes tight

Fail 12 Dec 2012 182,961 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f brake hose deteriorated

o/s cv boot deteriorated

o/s/r brakes tight

Pass 23 Nov 2011 174,502 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE FLEX SLIGHTLY PERRISHED

NEARSIDE FRONT WIPER RUBBER SLIGHTLY SPLIT

Pass 26 Nov 2010 164,963 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 164,888 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

ALL 4 BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER C/V BOOT PIN HOLE AND SLIGHT WEEP OF GREASE

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Fail 16 Dec 2009 157,856 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEXES SLIGHTLY PERRISHED

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT BOTTOM JOINTS ON CENTRE FRONT LOWER ARMS

Pass 16 Dec 2009 157,856 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEXES SLIGHTLY PERRISHED

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT BOTTOM JOINTS ON CENTRE FRONT LOWER ARMS

Pass 24 Dec 2008 149,777 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT TOP ARM INNER FRONT

Pass 15 Jan 2008 143,293 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 143,281 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 134,631 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 134,631 miles

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

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

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

off side front lower suspension ball joint rubber boot insecure

Pass 23 Jan 2006 126,069 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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P206 OEV is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 P206 OEV, 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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P206 OEV is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 21 April 1997.

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