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P540 GRM

1997 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

320,454 mi
Last recorded320,454 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP540 GRM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2015 320,454 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 303,101 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 292,025 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 277,248 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 277,248 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2011

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 256,015 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 248,074 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 241,254 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 231,376 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 231,376 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 227,030 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 227,030 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Jun 2006 220,624 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 220,624 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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P540 GRM is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P540 GRM, 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 P540 GRM registered?

P540 GRM is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 18 April 1997.

Is P540 GRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P540 GRM shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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