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P228 ECE

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

216,394 mi
Last recorded216,394 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP228 ECE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 216,394 miles

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

Ignition switch is worn, but servicable

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 216,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Ignition switch is worn, but servicable

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre is damaged on the outer sidewall

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 182,859 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 182,328 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 160,914 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jul 2014 160,914 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2013 134,031 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2013 134,030 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2012 126,440 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Front tyres low

exhaust starting to corrode

Fail 9 Jun 2012 126,440 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Brake pipes corroded

Front tyres low

exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 11 Jun 2011 117,972 miles

brake pipes corroding

exhaust corroding

slight oil leaks

Fail 11 Jun 2011 117,972 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

brake pipes corroding

exhaust corroding

slight oil leaks

Pass 12 Jun 2010 108,806 miles

rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2010 108,806 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2009 98,590 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 89,910 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 81,115 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 81,115 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 73,314 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 73,090 miles

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

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

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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P228 ECE is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P228 ECE, 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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P228 ECE is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 13 June 1997.

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