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P570 JNU

1997 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

183,643 mi
Last recorded183,643 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP570 JNU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2013 183,643 miles

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

Oil leak

wear on suspension bushes

Pass 20 Apr 2012 179,182 miles

chip in screen

knock from suspension

wear on discs

wear on rollbar links

wheel bearing noise

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2012 179,182 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

chip in screen

rear brakes uneven

wear on discs

wear on rollbar links

Pass 15 Apr 2011 174,872 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

door trim missing

imbalance on front brakes

wear on suspension bushes

wear on tyres

Fail 15 Apr 2011 174,872 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

door trim missing

imbalance on front brakes

wear on suspension bushes

wear on tyres

Pass 20 Apr 2010 171,618 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2010 171,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2009 167,471 miles

Oil leak

indicators fading

nearside rear spring not fully seated

offside rear coil spring fouling arch liner

sleeves on rear shock absorbers detatched

trims missing on bodywork

wear on discs

wheel rim damage

Fail 16 Apr 2009 167,447 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

indicators fading

nearside rear spring not fully seated

offside rear coil spring fouling arch liner

sleeves on rear shock absorbers detatched

trims missing on bodywork

wear on discs

wheel rim damage

Pass 21 Apr 2008 156,821 miles

Oil leak

knock on front

nearside cv boot starting to split

wear on nearside front suspension bushes

Fail 18 Apr 2008 156,821 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

knock on front

nearside cv boot starting to split

wear on nearside front suspension bushes

Pass 11 Apr 2007 143,352 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 143,352 miles

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

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

offside rear spring touching body

sligth play on offside rear hub

Pass 18 Apr 2006 131,464 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 131,384 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

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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P570 JNU is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 P570 JNU, 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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P570 JNU is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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