MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,902 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Coolant leak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
corrosion to exhaust system
corrosion to front coil springs
front wipers smearing screen
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
corrosion to exhuast
corrosion to rear suspension components
engine cover fitted
number plates tied on
rear disc's slighted corroded
undertray fitted
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
o/s front tyre wornon inner edge
slight play in steering rack
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front tyres worn
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P401 MKW is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1997 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 129,309 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P401 MKW, 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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What year was P401 MKW registered?
P401 MKW is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 10 April 1997.
Is P401 MKW safe to buy?
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