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P313 RYV

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,632 mi
Last recorded121,632 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP313 RYV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2014 121,632 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Towbar component excessively damaged (6.6.1)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

1 of 4 centre stop lamp bulbs not working

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

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)

Oil leak

centre seat belt twisted

exhaust corroding

front brake pads seem low,discs worn/front brake application uneven 30% recommend attention

front bumper damaged,sharp edges covered with tape

front number plate damaged,slightly loose

rear brake pads low,discs worn

signs of fluid on steering rack,boot damp

slight play in nsr wheel bearing

towbar damaged

Fail 4 Apr 2013 116,858 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

wear edges front tyres

Pass 4 Apr 2013 116,858 miles

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

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

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

wear edges front tyres

Pass 4 Apr 2012 111,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering fluid on min

Fail 4 Apr 2012 111,928 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering fluid on min

Pass 8 Apr 2011 107,496 miles

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

front brake discs worn

front wipers smearing

rear brake discs worn

Fail 7 Apr 2011 107,494 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

front brake discs worn

front wipers smearing

rear brake discs worn

Pass 12 Apr 2010 102,432 miles

Child seat fitted Nsr

Front Number Plate slight damage and Rear Discoloured

Front discs worn

Ns Outer C V Boot perishing

Os headlamp aim on lower limit

Rear pads seem low and discs worn

Slight play Osr & Nsr Bearings

Fail 12 Apr 2010 102,427 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Child seat fitted Nsr

Front Number Plate slight damage and Rear Discoloured

Front discs worn

Nail in Nsf tyre and just legal, recommend attention

Ns Outer C V Boot perishing

Os headlamp aim on lower limit

Osr tyre perishing and getting low

Rear pads seem low and discs worn

Slight play Osr & Nsr Bearings

Washers poor - Ns Wiper splitting

Pass 6 Apr 2009 97,527 miles

wipers smearing

lift/slight play in o/s/f lower forward ball joint

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 97,523 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

lift/slight play in o/s/f lower forward ball joint

wipers smearing

Pass 9 Apr 2008 92,768 miles

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake balance 21%

rear number plate slightly discoloured

slight play both front lower forward ball joints

Fail 8 Apr 2008 92,758 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake balance 21%

rear number plate slightly discoloured

slight play both front lower forward ball joints

Pass 2 Apr 2007 86,596 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r tyre perishing

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 19 Apr 2006 81,954 miles

both front tyres JUST LEGAL ON 1.6MM,RECOMMEND REPLACEMRNT

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

oil leak

rear number plate discoloured

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

slight play in rear wheel bearings

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Fail 19 Apr 2006 81,954 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres JUST LEGAL ON 1.6MM,RECOMMEND REPLACEMRNT

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

oil leak

rear number plate discoloured

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

slight play in rear wheel bearings

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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P313 RYV is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P313 RYV, 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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P313 RYV is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 17 January 1997.

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