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P226 NVU

1997 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

100,895 mi
Last recorded100,895 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP226 NVU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 100,895 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is perished.

Offside Front tyre is wearing on the inner edge.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 100,818 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front both upper arms (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside front both upper arms (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear axle bushes cracking

both rear shocker bump stops split

exhaust front flex joint in poor condition

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

oil dip stick tube broken

oil leak on engine

Pass 1 Apr 2015 98,964 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear shocker bump stops split

dip stick tube broken

exhaust front flex joint in poor condition

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

oil leak on engine

Fail 23 Mar 2015 98,907 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear shocker bump stops split

dip stick tube broken

exhaust front flex joint in poor condition

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

oil leak on engine

Pass 25 Mar 2014 96,877 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear shocker bump stops split

exhaust front flex joint in poor condition

nearside rear brake slightly binding

nearside rear tyre cracking and tread low at 4mm

oil dip stick tube broken

slight oil leak on engine

small chips in windscreen

tyre size 195 65 15 91V

Pass 14 Mar 2013 94,830 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear shocker bump stop rubbers split

exhaust front flex joint in poor condition

front wiper blades slightly worn

fuel tank straps corroded

nearside rear tyre cracking and tread low at 3mm

oil dip stick tube broken

oil leak on engine (cam cover?)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 94,830 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear shocker bump stop rubbers split

exhaust front flex joint in poor condition

front wiper blades slightly worn

fuel tank straps corroded

nearside rear tyre cracking and tread low at 3mm

oil leak on engine (cam cover?)

tyre size 195 65 15 91 H

Pass 29 Mar 2012 92,475 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 92,475 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 90,238 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 90,238 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 87,918 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 87,918 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 85,622 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 83,472 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2008 83,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2007 81,418 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Mar 2006 78,703 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

oil leak

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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P226 NVU is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P226 NVU, 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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P226 NVU is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 14 April 1997.

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