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P549 EUD

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

160,271 mi
Last recorded160,271 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP549 EUD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 160,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 156,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f brake hose perishing/cracking

o/s/f brake hose perishing /cracking

o/s/f tyre worn inner shoulder

Fail 4 Jul 2015 156,922 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f brake hose perishing/cracking

o/s/f brake hose perishing /cracking

o/s/f tyre worn inner shoulder

Pass 2 Jul 2014 153,289 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate coming away slightly on one end

Fail 2 Jul 2014 153,288 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate coming away slightly on one end

Pass 6 Jul 2013 145,383 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

door trims loose.

n/s/r tyre close. nail and cracking. 205/55/16v

Fail 6 Jul 2013 145,383 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

door trims loose.

n/s/r tyre close. nail and cracking. 205/55/16v

Pass 9 Jun 2012 137,795 miles

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

light cracking both front brake hoses.

n/s and o/s door trims loose.

n/s/r tyre nail and cracking. 205/55/16v

Fail 9 Jun 2012 137,795 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

light cracking both front brake hoses.

n/s and o/s door trims loose.

n/s/r tyre nail and cracking. 205/55/16v

Pass 21 May 2011 122,950 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 21 May 2011 122,950 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 10 Jun 2010 115,773 miles

Corrosion to rear coil springs.

Flexi slightly deteriorated.

N/s/r wheel slight bind.

O/s door mirror glass cracked.

O/s/f door slightly stiff.

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak from Gearbox.

Rear disc's rusting and corrosion to faces.

Fail 10 Jun 2010 115,773 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Corrosion to rear coil springs.

Flexi slightly deteriorated.

N/s/r wheel slight bind.

O/s door mirror glass cracked.

O/s/f door slightly stiff.

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak from Gearbox.

Rear disc's rusting and corrosion to faces.

Pass 27 May 2009 103,563 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 103,452 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 89,490 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 71,736 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 71,736 miles

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

both rear disc worn

Pass 4 May 2006 64,782 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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P549 EUD is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 P549 EUD, 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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P549 EUD is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 17 April 1997.

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