MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
280,402 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
corrosion on front subframe
handbrake high
n/s mirror glass missing,case loose
n/s/f upper balljoint boot split
rear brake discs corroded
rear shock absorber boots missing
slight corrosion on brake pipes to rear flexible hoses
slight damage to wiring to starter motor
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
corrosion on front subframe
front brake discs badly corroded and worn
handbrake high
n/s mirror glass missing,case loose
n/s/f upper balljoint boot split
rear brake discs corroded
rear shock absorber boots missing
slight corrosion on brake pipes to rear flexible hoses
slight damage to wiring to starter motor
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
N/S mirror glass missing
Heater plug lamp flashing
Rear exhaust box heat shield insecure on one corner
Slight oil leak from engine
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
heater plug light flashing
nearside door mirror insecure and glass missing
nearside rear shock absorber boot split
offside rear shock absorber boot split
oil leaks
rear exhaust heat sheild insecure
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P316 VAM is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 P316 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 P316 VAM registered?
P316 VAM is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 22 May 1997.
Is P316 VAM safe to buy?
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