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P294 VKH

1997 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

126,181 mi
Last recorded126,181 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP294 VKH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 126,181 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch rusty

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight play

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front wheel arch rusty

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 125,635 miles

Nearside Rear noise from brake wheel area

wheel arches rusty

Fail 21 Oct 2016 125,635 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear noise from brake wheel area

wheel arches rusty

Pass 17 Nov 2015 135,198 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

nsf osf wings rusty

Fail 14 Nov 2015 124,681 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

nsf osf wings rusty

Pass 31 Oct 2014 123,791 miles

nsf osf wings rusty

Fail 31 Oct 2014 123,791 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nsf osf wings rusty

Pass 15 Nov 2013 122,568 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 122,568 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 120,670 miles

front discs rusty

rear discs rusty

Fail 17 Oct 2012 120,670 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front discs rusty

rear discs rusty

Pass 25 Oct 2011 117,245 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 117,245 miles

Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

battery loose

Pass 10 Nov 2010 115,151 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 9 Nov 2010 115,151 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust rubber split

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Nov 2009 113,325 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 6 Nov 2009 113,325 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Coolant leak

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 111,879 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 111,879 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2007 110,951 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 110,951 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 97,460 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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P294 VKH is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P294 VKH, 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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P294 VKH is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 11 March 1997.

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