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P211 ETT

1997 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

230,279 mi
Last recorded230,279 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP211 ETT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 230,279 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 2 May 2015 218,640 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 218,263 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 206,326 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 206,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 197,388 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 197,377 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Pass 1 May 2012 191,879 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 188,791 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 164,674 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 160,878 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 153,702 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 147,042 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 140,631 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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P211 ETT is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P211 ETT, 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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P211 ETT is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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