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P35 VWO

1997 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

223,785 mi
Last recorded223,785 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP35 VWO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2014 223,785 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.4.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

note no head light function with engine running no wiper washer function when engine running & no indicator function with engine running.

Pass 21 Mar 2013 212,559 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 201,862 miles

both front brake hoses perished

fuel tank straps corroded

rear brake hoses corroded

slight wear in rear brake discs

Fail 26 Mar 2012 201,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

both front brake hoses perished

fuel tank straps corroded

rear brake hoses corroded

slight wear in rear brake discs

Pass 31 Mar 2011 194,056 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 181,129 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 166,330 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 159,165 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 159,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jan 2007 146,700 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2005 118,124 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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P35 VWO is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P35 VWO, 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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P35 VWO is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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