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P316 KJH

1997 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,019 mi
Last recorded138,019 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP316 KJH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 138,019 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 135,962 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 133,471 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 130,092 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 124,839 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 124,831 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

suspect engine oil breather split

Fail 18 Jul 2014 122,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

drivers seat afjuster sticky

os door mirror cracked but still fit for purpose

Pass 18 Jul 2014 122,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

drivers seat afjuster sticky

os door mirror cracked but still fit for purpose

Pass 18 Apr 2013 118,957 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 116,228 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 111,843 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 104,664 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 97,839 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 97,839 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 88,349 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 88,349 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P316 KJH is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P316 KJH, 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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P316 KJH is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 6 June 1997.

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