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P565 RNK

1997 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

255,537 mi
Last recorded255,537 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP565 RNK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2014 255,537 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front outer sill corroded

nearside rear caliper slightly damp

rear wiper missing

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

water leak from underneath

Fail 17 Dec 2013 255,536 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine under tray missing

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front lower sill corroded

nearside front tyre pressure low

Pass 15 Oct 2012 216,163 miles

both rear tyres worn close to wear bands

play in both rear wheel bearings just in spec

rear wiper blade missing

both front brake discs worn bad and rusting inner face

o/s/f tyre worn to wear bands

Fail 3 Oct 2012 215,361 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear tyres worn close to wear bands

engine oil level on min

play in both rear wheel bearings just in spec

rear wiper blade missing

both front brake discs worn bad and rusting inner face

o/s/f tyre worn to wear bands

Pass 21 Sep 2011 200,425 miles

n/s/f upper,inner,rear suspension arm bush rubber starting to split.

n/s/r hub bearing has slight play.

rear wiper blade missing, coolant level just below minimum, no oil showing on dipstick,necessary to top up.

Fail 12 Sep 2011 199,408 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f upper,inner,rear suspension arm bush rubber starting to split.

n/s/r hub bearing has slight play.

rear wiper blade missing, coolant level just below minimum, no oil showing on dipstick,necessary to top up.

Pass 9 Sep 2010 185,710 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 185,635 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 181,444 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 181,444 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyre depths low and o/s/r tyre

Fail 22 Jul 2009 181,265 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

air bag light illuminated

positive battery cable insecure and fire hazzard

Pass 28 May 2008 173,256 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 173,111 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 158,389 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 158,389 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 143,945 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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P565 RNK is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P565 RNK, 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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P565 RNK is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 13 January 1997.

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