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P509 EJB

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

211,912 mi
Last recorded211,912 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP509 EJB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2007 211,912 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 211,912 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Jul 2006 211,154 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroding, with leaks on sealed joints

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 31 Jul 2006 211,154 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroding, with leaks on sealed joints

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

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

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

Rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 18 Jul 2006 211,141 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P509 EJB is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P509 EJB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P509 EJB registered?

P509 EJB is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 6 January 1997.

Is P509 EJB safe to buy?

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