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P2 NBF

1997 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

219,762 mi
Last recorded219,762 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP2 NBF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2011 219,762 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

nearside front top rear suspention arm inner bush deteriorated

rear brake discs condition borderline worn

Fail 15 Nov 2011 219,635 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

nearside front top rear suspention arm inner bush deteriorated

rear brake discs condition borderline worn

Pass 4 Nov 2010 225,607 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2010 225,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

offside front brake has slight binde

Pass 23 Nov 2009 214,074 miles

Battery insecure

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion around rear toe bar

general corrosion starting on underside of vehicle

nsf wiper parking

slight bind of off side front brake

slight fluffing of offside front seat belt

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

Fail 16 Nov 2009 214,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Battery insecure

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion around rear toe bar

general corrosion starting on underside of vehicle

nsf wiper parking

slight bind of off side front brake

slight fluffing of offside front seat belt

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

Pass 29 Oct 2008 193,455 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 193,300 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 164,193 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 134,177 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

front discs in poor condition

Pass 1 Nov 2005 120,425 miles

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

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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P2 NBF is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1997 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 129,309 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P2 NBF, 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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P2 NBF is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 27 January 1997.

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