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P372 TMW

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

125,532 mi
Last recorded125,532 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP372 TMW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 125,532 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 125,516 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 122,431 miles

Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 119,010 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2014 114,156 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 108,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 108,475 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 98,962 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn almost to canvas on inner edge

Fail 6 Aug 2012 98,885 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside front tyre worn almost to canvas on inner edge

Fail 16 Aug 2011 87,181 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2011 87,181 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2010 84,176 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 84,173 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 79,678 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 79,678 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre X 2

crack on front bumper

rear brake pads worn, wearing thin

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 15 Aug 2008 75,491 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 75,442 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 67,922 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 60,173 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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P372 TMW is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P372 TMW, 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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P372 TMW is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 29 January 1997.

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