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P239 OKP

1997 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2014
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

193,973 mi
Last recorded193,973 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP239 OKP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2013 193,973 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2012 187,224 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

n/s/front upper arm [forward ][ rearward ]bushes deterioated

Fail 14 Aug 2012 187,224 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

n/s/front upper arm [forward ][ rearward ]bushes deterioated

Pass 15 Aug 2011 181,284 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 181,279 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 175,462 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

rear discs have slight wear

Fail 17 Aug 2010 175,462 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

rear discs have slight wear

Pass 5 Aug 2009 165,517 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 7 Aug 2008 156,936 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 146,076 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 146,044 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 114,466 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 135,967 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 135,967 miles

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

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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P239 OKP is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P239 OKP, 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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P239 OKP is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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