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P36 CPG

1997 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

124,088 mi
Last recorded124,088 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP36 CPG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2014 124,088 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 123,971 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 120,084 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 120,080 miles

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) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2012 116,385 miles

Both front indicators faded slightly

Both front to rear metal brake pipes degrading

Both front top suspension arm mounting bushes perished and splitting from the centre pins

Both middle floor brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Both parking brake levers on the rear brake calipers are not fully returning to their off position

Both rear axle mounting bushes perished and splitting from their outer casings

Front brakes pulsating in service

Front windscreen lightly damaged within the swept area

Nearside front brake disc rusted on the inner friction surface

Offside rear lamp lense damaged

Offside rear tyre perished and aged (7 years)

Oil leakage from the power steering pipes under the nearside front wheel arch

Rear number plate degrading

Slight exhaust gas leakage from the front section to the middle section joint

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 30 Jun 2012 116,385 miles

Offside Outer 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 rear lamp lense damaged

Both front indicators faded slightly

Both front to rear metal brake pipes degrading

Both front top suspension arm mounting bushes perished and splitting from the centre pins

Both middle floor brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Both parking brake levers on the rear brake calipers are not fully returning to their off position

Both rear axle mounting bushes perished and splitting from their outer casings

Front brakes pulsating in service

Front windscreen lightly damaged within the swept area

Nearside front brake disc rusted on the inner friction surface

Offside rear tyre perished and aged (7 years)

Oil leakage from the power steering pipes under the nearside front wheel arch

Rear number plate degrading

Slight exhaust gas leakage from the front section to the middle section joint

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Jun 2011 112,766 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 112,766 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 108,511 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 108,503 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 103,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 13 Jun 2008 100,121 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 96,566 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 88,397 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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P36 CPG is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P36 CPG, 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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P36 CPG is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 20 January 1997.

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