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P41 VVK

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

86,716 mi
Last recorded86,716 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP41 VVK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 86,716 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 86,716 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 83,766 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre ageing, starting to crack sidewalls

Fail 28 Dec 2016 83,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre ageing, starting to crack sidewalls

Pass 21 Dec 2015 80,344 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all upper (2.4.G.2)

very dirty underbody including steering and suspension components

Pass 24 Dec 2014 76,769 miles

very dirty underbody

Fail 22 Dec 2014 76,769 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

very dirty underbody

Pass 19 Dec 2013 73,128 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all suspension bushes throughout car are deteriorated

Fail 18 Dec 2013 73,128 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all suspension bushes throughout car are deteriorated

nsr drop link catching cv boot

Pass 28 Dec 2012 69,469 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Dec 2012 69,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 67,028 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all metal brake pipes that have not been changed have some corrosion

all steering suspension brake components have some corrosion

all suspension rubber bushes have some deteration

Fail 19 Dec 2011 67,028 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all metal brake pipes that have not been changed have some corrosion

all steering suspension brake components have some corrosion

all suspension rubber bushes have some deteration

Pass 29 Dec 2010 63,662 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 21 Dec 2009 59,650 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 55,630 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 53,032 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 50,009 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 49,967 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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P41 VVK is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol 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 P41 VVK, 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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P41 VVK is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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