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P238 SMJ

1997 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

137,884 mi
Last recorded137,884 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP238 SMJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 137,884 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2017 137,866 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 132,409 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit showing signs of age (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit showing signs of age (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Undertray fitted as standard

Fail 26 Apr 2016 132,372 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit showing signs of age (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit showing signs of age (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Undertray fitted as standard

Pass 6 May 2015 125,526 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres very perished and cracking but not to cords or structure yet

Fail 2 May 2015 125,443 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres very perished and cracking but not to cords or structure yet

Pass 2 May 2014 117,188 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres showing signs of perishing and cracking to outer side walls

nsf tyre has a small cut in the sidewall but not to cords or structure

Fail 30 Apr 2014 117,181 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres showing signs of perishing and cracking to outer side walls

nsf tyre has a small cut in the sidewall but not to cords or structure

Pass 29 Apr 2013 111,897 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Apr 2013 111,794 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2012 108,470 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 108,464 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front tyre 2+mm offside front and rear tyres 3+mm

Pass 1 Apr 2011 105,006 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 102,770 miles

offside rear inner brake pad looks low

play in offside front top (forward)suspension arm

Pass 18 Mar 2009 101,356 miles

offside front tyre on 2+mm

Pass 29 Mar 2008 99,250 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 99,250 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 165,225 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Mar 2007 165,225 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 155,578 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 155,578 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

fuel cap missing

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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P238 SMJ is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P238 SMJ, 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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P238 SMJ is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 23 April 1997.

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