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P393 BNW

1997 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

131,793 mi
Last recorded131,793 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP393 BNW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 131,793 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 127,864 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 121,887 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 112,369 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 112,368 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 106,012 miles

nearside front track rod end bush worn !

Fail 10 Jan 2014 105,925 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front track rod end bush worn !

Pass 10 Jan 2013 98,919 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 93,835 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

all four brake discs corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2012 93,731 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside rear tyre wall damaged !

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all four brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2011 86,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 79,645 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 74,691 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2009 74,667 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 70,012 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 66,948 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 66,919 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 61,783 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 61,709 miles

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

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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P393 BNW is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P393 BNW, 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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P393 BNW is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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