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P289 THR

1997 Audi A4

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

290,014 mi
Last recorded290,014 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP289 THR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 290,014 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 270,867 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 253,878 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre worn low on inner egde

oil leak

Pass 7 May 2015 241,220 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 241,210 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 227,319 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust box heavilly corroded.

Pass 24 Apr 2013 213,943 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centre/rear exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 30 Apr 2012 201,337 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear coil springs corroding

centre exhaust box outer casing corroded

engine oil leak

nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes slightly weak

offside front brake disc in poor condition

rear brake discs wearing low and in poor condition

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 27 Apr 2011 188,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2010 177,220 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 177,220 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 162,513 miles

Oil leak

dampness around nearside outer cv gaiter-no leaks found.

Fail 21 Apr 2009 162,509 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Oil leak

dampness around nearside outer cv gaiter-no leaks found.

Pass 28 Apr 2008 145,530 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 128,130 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 110,934 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P289 THR is a 1997 Audi A4 in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P289 THR, 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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P289 THR is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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