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P214 ONB

1997 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP214 ONB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2017 157,757 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 154,664 miles

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 151,074 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 145,951 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 137,554 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 131,075 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 128,029 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 125,148 miles

cut in nearside front tyre rear discs corroded

Pass 22 May 2009 122,480 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 120,409 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 115,296 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2007 115,296 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 May 2006 106,647 miles

front number plate cracked rear discs starting to corrode on inner faces

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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P214 ONB is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 P214 ONB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P214 ONB registered?

P214 ONB is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 16 April 1997.

Is P214 ONB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P214 ONB shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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