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P544 HRM

1997 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

186,819 mi
Last recorded186,819 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP544 HRM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 186,819 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres worn on in side edge

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

airbag light staying on

Fail 10 Apr 2012 186,816 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Front tyres worn on inside edge

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

airbag light staying on

Pass 10 Dec 2009 172,716 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Dec 2009 172,704 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 155,221 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Nov 2008 155,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 153,918 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 153,913 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 148,116 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 148,116 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 145,487 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 145,487 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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P544 HRM is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P544 HRM, 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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P544 HRM is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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