MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,262 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
rear noplate disc./rear b/hoses rusty/f/r susp rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/exhaust rusty/
slight wear rack noisy MONITOR
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
rear noplate disc./rear b/hoses rusty/f/r susp rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/exhaust rusty/
slight wear rack noisy MONITOR
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear no/plate disc/rear b/hoses rusty/front sub frame rusty/exhaust rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/rear susp rusty/tank straps ROTTEN RECOMMEND REPLACED/GREASE leak o/s outer cv boot MONITOR/
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear no.plate disc. †f/r b/hoses rusty †tank straps rusty †WEAR RACK NOISY MONITOR †f/r susp.rusty
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
oil between marks †o/s n/s blades worn rec.replaced †o/s door mirror chipped †f/r b/hoses rusty †h/brake req.adjustment †f/r susp rusty †slight det f/r susp r/bushes †
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P496 KTS is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 P496 KTS, 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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P496 KTS is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 19 May 1997.
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