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P248 BPH

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

154,343 mi
Last recorded154,343 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP248 BPH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 154,343 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 138,714 miles

Front Both front gaiters slightly cracking but preventing ingress of dirt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing heavily on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing heavily on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 125,603 miles

Front Tyres wearing inner edge

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyres wearing inner edge

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both o/s and n/s (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 125,602 miles

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both o/s and n/s (8.2.2)

Front Tyres wearing inner edge

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyres wearing inner edge

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both o/s and n/s (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 117,748 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 112,406 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 106,626 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 100,928 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 95,443 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 89,215 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

Pass 13 Dec 2010 81,794 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 77,708 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 73,462 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 68,749 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 64,353 miles

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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P248 BPH is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 P248 BPH, 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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P248 BPH is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 13 January 1997.

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