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P405 LWB

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

146,607 mi
Last recorded146,607 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP405 LWB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 146,607 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 146,607 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 146,323 miles

Nearside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 146,323 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 145,692 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 145,175 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 145,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 142,965 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 142,965 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 140,583 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 140,583 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 140,583 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 137,747 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 134,622 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 134,622 miles

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 131,411 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 131,411 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 128,959 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 128,959 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 125,805 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 125,805 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 121,710 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 2 May 2012 121,710 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 5 May 2011 117,828 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 117,828 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 May 2010 110,171 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 103,183 miles

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

unable to get clear view opf brake pads

Pass 7 May 2008 100,030 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 95,284 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 95,249 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 90,738 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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P405 LWB is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 P405 LWB, 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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P405 LWB is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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