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P414 JVM

1997 Audi A4

Orange Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

99,068 mi
Last recorded99,068 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP414 JVM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 99,068 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint recommend replace (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt recommend replace (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 96,810 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside, advise replace (1.4.A.2f)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside, advise replace (1.4.A.2f)

Front offside and nearside tyre are worn slightly on edges

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front ball joint, recomend replace (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt recomend replace (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 95,328 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play almost to excess, recomend replace (2.2.B.1f)

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 94,007 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2013 91,955 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 89,798 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 87,141 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 82,878 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 78,682 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside rear brake disc corroded .both front and nearside rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2008 74,211 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 69,280 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 68,082 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 58,660 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 58,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P414 JVM is a 1997 Audi A4 in Orange with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 P414 JVM, 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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P414 JVM is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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