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P24 BEE

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

122,028 mi
Last recorded122,028 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP24 BEE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 122,028 miles

Offside Rear park brake may require repair or adjustment

Pass 13 Sep 2024 119,557 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 117,735 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 116,276 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 116,236 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 114,122 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 112,839 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 112,837 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side No effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working new bulb fitted (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 111,074 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 111,064 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 109,361 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 106,826 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 104,410 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 104,299 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 102,406 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 101,346 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 100,319 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 99,137 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 97,162 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 94,674 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 92,401 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 92,366 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 90,779 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 87,661 miles

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

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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P24 BEE is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 P24 BEE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P24 BEE registered?

P24 BEE is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 17 September 1997.

Is P24 BEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P24 BEE shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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