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P319 FWL

1997 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

162,617 mi
Last recorded162,617 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP319 FWL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 162,617 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 162,305 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at shock mount (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 158,611 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2013 153,326 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 153,321 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 140,289 miles

handbrake travel but not to stop

light corrosion to both rear coil springs

n/s headlight beam image low

o/s and n/s front suspension ball joint dust covers split

water leak to engine

Fail 13 Aug 2012

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

handbrake travel but not to stop

light corrosion to both rear coil springs

n/s headlight beam image low

o/s and n/s front suspension ball joint dust covers split

o/s back plate rubbing brake disc

water leak to engine

Pass 1 Aug 2011 134,218 miles

handbrake travel but not to stop

n/s/f headlight output slightly reduced

Fail 19 Jul 2011 134,208 miles

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

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

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

handbrake travel but not to stop

n/s/f headlight output slightly reduced

Pass 20 Jul 2010 126,442 miles

cracking to o/s and n/s rear tyres

Fail 14 Jul 2010 126,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

cracking to o/s and n/s rear tyres

Pass 15 Jul 2009 118,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 115,703 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 115,703 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 112,353 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 109,072 miles

front subframe corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2006 109,508 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

front subframe corroded

play in nearside top ball joint

Pass 8 Jul 2005 105,286 miles

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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P319 FWL is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P319 FWL, 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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P319 FWL is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 20 May 1997.

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