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P21 ENT

1997 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,191 mi
Last recorded112,191 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP21 ENT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 112,191 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 106,518 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 106,518 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 104,038 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2014 98,941 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 93,046 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 87,070 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 81,446 miles

both rear discs slighty worn

nearside front fog light inoperative

Pass 8 Feb 2010 75,895 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 75,895 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 70,667 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front and rear number plates have backing logos which in my opinion do not effect the ability to read the number plates

nearside rear shock absorber gaitors are perished

offside rear shock absorber gaitors are perished

water stuck in the plenum chamber

Pass 23 Feb 2008 65,149 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 59,234 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 54,370 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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P21 ENT is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P21 ENT, 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 P21 ENT registered?

P21 ENT is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 7 March 1997.

Is P21 ENT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P21 ENT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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