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P210 YJO

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

202,102 mi
Last recorded202,102 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP210 YJO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 202,102 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 192,237 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 192,237 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 186,220 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 186,220 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 180,308 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 180,308 miles

Central Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 178,376 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 178,376 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 176,812 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2015 176,812 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Battery warning light illuminated

Boot full could not inspect

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 169,277 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 169,277 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 164,202 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear discs deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2010 157,598 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 157,598 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 149,766 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 10 Sep 2009 149,708 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 138,157 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Fail 3 Sep 2008 138,157 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 7 Sep 2007 126,015 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 126,015 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 115,666 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 115,666 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 105,731 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 105,731 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

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

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 YJO is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P210 YJO, 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 YJO is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 22 January 1997.

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