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P36 ENT

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

164,235 mi
Last recorded164,235 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP36 ENT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2011 164,235 miles

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

Nearside rear brake disc corroded slightly. brake perfomance not effected.

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

Reverse lamps not working.

Pass 16 Jun 2011 164,235 miles

Nearside rear brake disc corroded slightly. brake perfomance not effected.

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

Reverse lamps not working.

Pass 25 Aug 2010 158,692 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 158,530 miles

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

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

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

Front discs corroded.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 147,250 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 147,152 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2008 133,925 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 133,906 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 123,481 miles

washer missing o/s/r top suspension arm bush

Fail 15 Aug 2006 114,975 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 114,975 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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 ENT is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P36 ENT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P36 ENT registered?

P36 ENT is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P36 ENT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P36 ENT shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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