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P210 LKM

1997 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

173,315 mi
Last recorded173,315 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP210 LKM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 173,315 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 173,315 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 153,047 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 152,988 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 147,004 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2010 139,380 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 132,950 miles

slight play in rear hub bearings

Fail 10 Sep 2009 132,950 miles

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

slight play in rear hub bearings

Pass 20 Aug 2008 125,556 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 117,069 miles

nearside front indicator bulb faded

slight noise/roughness from nearside front wheel bearing

slight wear in nearside front suspension (rear) lower arm ball joint

wear/deterioration to front brake discs

Pass 31 Aug 2006 108,972 miles

front brake discs contact surfaces in poor condition

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight wear / knock from nearside front lower rear arm outer ball joint

Fail 31 Aug 2006 108,972 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs contact surfaces in poor condition

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight wear / knock from nearside front lower rear arm outer ball joint

Pass 10 Sep 2005 101,488 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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P210 LKM 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 69.2%.

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 P210 LKM, 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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P210 LKM is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 7 March 1997.

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