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P331 GFL

1997 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

209,091 mi
Last recorded209,091 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP331 GFL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 209,091 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 209,091 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 205,423 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 205,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel leaking in engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2019 200,362 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 200,362 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 194,091 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 194,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 188,122 miles

slight play in rear axle bushes n/s and O/s

Fail 27 Feb 2017 188,120 miles

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

slight play in rear axle bushes n/s and O/s

Pass 27 Jan 2016 180,133 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 174,222 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 174,220 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 166,945 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 166,895 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 160,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 152,863 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 144,404 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 136,846 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 127,110 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 127,009 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 118,659 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 110,849 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 110,849 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 102,372 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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P331 GFL is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 P331 GFL, 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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P331 GFL is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 14 February 1997.

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