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P302 VAM

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,442 mi
Last recorded101,442 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP302 VAM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2011 101,442 miles

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

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

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

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

slight movement in nearside headlamp

Pass 10 Apr 2010 98,089 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside front indicator going white

slight roughness both front wheel bearings

Fail 6 Apr 2009 95,035 miles

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

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

n/s/r,n/s/f tyre outer sidewall as cuts

Pass 6 Apr 2009 95,035 miles

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

n/s/r,n/s/f tyre outer sidewall as cuts

Pass 9 Apr 2008 94,260 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 94,259 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

n/s/f & n/s/r tyres side walls damage

Fail 19 Mar 2008 94,174 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 91,439 miles

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

handbrake slight high

n/s/f tyre got cuts in sidewall

n/s/r tyre got cuts in sidewall

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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P302 VAM is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P302 VAM, 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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What year was P302 VAM registered?

P302 VAM is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 4 June 1997.

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