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P485 WWV

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

121,490 mi
Last recorded121,490 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP485 WWV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 121,490 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

cv gaiters perished and cracked

Fail 1 Jun 2015 120,634 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 13,003 miles

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 May 2014 13,001 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 May 2013 106,118 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 106,118 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 May 2012 100,458 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 17 May 2012 100,458 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 19 May 2011 93,709 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 87,499 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 87,499 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 82,919 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in rack

Fail 11 May 2009 82,919 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in rack

Pass 14 May 2008 76,732 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2008 76,648 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 69,542 miles

grease leaks from both outer cv gaiters

nsf indicator faded and damaged

osf tyre on limit outer edge

Pass 27 Mar 2006 64,802 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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P485 WWV is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P485 WWV, 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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P485 WWV is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 19 February 1997.

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