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P499 VGN

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

92,960 mi
Last recorded92,960 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP499 VGN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 92,960 miles

Nearside Front brake discs corroded on inner face

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy replacement recommended (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to wear indicator on outer shoulder

Offside Rear tyre has deep cut in treaded area almost to cords

fuel cap deteriorated

rear brake callipers +carriers corroded

rear brake discs corroded on outer faces

Fail 12 Sep 2019 92,922 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

fuel cap deteriorated

Nearside Front brake discs corroded on inner face

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy replacement recommended (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to wear indicator on outer shoulder

Offside Rear tyre has deep cut in treaded area almost to cords

front wiper blades change recommended

rear brake callipers +carriers corroded

rear brake discs corroded on outer faces

Pass 10 Sep 2018 88,700 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 88,700 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 84,688 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 84,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded at sub-frame not caliper! (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded at sub-frame not caliper! (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 80,917 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 80,864 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 77,075 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 74,890 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 70,230 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 67,788 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 63,509 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 60,049 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 55,363 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 52,576 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 48,165 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 44,497 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 40,859 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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P499 VGN is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P499 VGN, 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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P499 VGN is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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