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P236 MWC

1997 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

174,687 mi
Last recorded174,687 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP236 MWC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2019 174,687 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damage. 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 166,053 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle and rear joints (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre perished. 205/55x16

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 166,032 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21 (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle and rear joints (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre perished. 205/55x16

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 162,270 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 162,270 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 155,992 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt forward arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 9 Mar 2016 155,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt forward arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 Feb 2015 150,861 miles

Oil leak

rear number plate laminate peeling slightly

Pass 12 Mar 2014 155,686 miles

Rear brake discs in a poor condition.

Fail 12 Mar 2014 144,684 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake discs in a poor condition.

Pass 25 Feb 2013 138,664 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake discs in a poor condition.

Fail 22 Feb 2013 138,657 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake discs in a poor condition.

Pass 23 Feb 2012 132,337 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 132,305 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rust marks around bottom ball joints

Pass 9 Mar 2011 125,767 miles

front tyres low on tread

rust marks around o/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 8 Mar 2011 125,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

c/l 122076

Pass 25 Feb 2010 117,991 miles

rust marks around o/s/f lower rearmost ball joint;unable to find any play

Pass 27 Feb 2009 110,326 miles

c/l 15597

Fail 27 Feb 2009 110,326 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

c/l 15597

Pass 12 Mar 2008 102,973 miles

c/l 527921

Fail 8 Mar 2008 102,928 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

c/l 527921

Pass 14 Mar 2007 93,162 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 83,884 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 83,884 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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P236 MWC is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 P236 MWC, 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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P236 MWC is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 13 February 1997.

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