MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,160 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
nearside rear tyre cracked
offside rear tyre cracked
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
nearside rear tyre cracked
offside rear tyre cracked
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
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P531 CPJ is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 P531 CPJ, 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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P531 CPJ is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 24 February 1997.
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