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P208 NVU

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

142,887 mi
Last recorded142,887 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP208 NVU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2011 142,887 miles

ALL UNDER BODY VERY DRY AND RUSTY.

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WEARING ON THE INSIDE EDGE.

BOTH N/S TYRES HAVE SLIGHT DAMAGE TO THE OUTER SIDE WALLS.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/R TYRE IS STARTING TO STEP ON THE INSIDE EDGE.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 142,880 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ALL OF UNDER BODY VERY DRY AND RUSTY.

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON THE INSIDE EDGE.

BOTH N/S TYRES HAVE DAMAGE TO THE OUTER SIDE WALLS.

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE VERY POOR.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/R TYRE STEPPING ON THE INSIDE EDGE.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 137,221 miles

front subframe and rear subframe rusting

rear springs getting weak

Fail 10 Feb 2010 137,221 miles

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

front subframe and rear subframe rusting

o/s/f track rod end has slight play in rubber bushing mount need to check again when front upper suspension ball joint fitted

rear springs getting weak

Pass 25 Feb 2009 127,782 miles

EXHAUST CENTRE HEAT SHIELD ADRIFT

Fail 25 Feb 2009 127,782 miles

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

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

EXHAUST CENTRE HEAT SHIELD ADRIFT

Pass 29 Feb 2008 119,813 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

HAND BRAKE TRAVAL COULD BE BETER.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2008 119,813 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

HAND BRAKE TRAVAL COULD BE BETER.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 114,074 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 109,376 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 109,230 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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P208 NVU is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P208 NVU, 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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P208 NVU is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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