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P608 SVC

1997 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

222,558 mi
Last recorded222,558 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP608 SVC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2014 222,558 miles

Front registration plate slightly damaged

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

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

Offside front direction indicator lens damaged

Rear registration plate poor condition

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 16 Jan 2014 222,558 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine oil level low

Front registration plate slightly damaged

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

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

Offside front direction indicator lens damaged

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

Rear registration plate poor condition

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2012 207,541 miles

Air bag warning lamp indicates a fault

Both front brake discs poor condition

Both front brakes juddering slightly

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Front service brake veers right

Nearside mirror glass slightly damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated and poor condition

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 207,541 miles

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Air bag warning lamp indicates a fault

Both front brake discs poor condition

Both front brakes juddering slightly

Engine oil level low

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Front service brake veers right

Nearside mirror glass slightly damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated and poor condition

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 115,419 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded and breaking up

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside wing mirror glass damaged

offside driveshaft gaiter perishing and moist

offside front indicator lens cracked

slight wear/freeplay both rear wheel bearings

warning lamp indicates an Airbag fault

Fail 31 Jan 2011 115,419 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded and breaking up

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside wing mirror glass damaged

offside driveshaft gaiter perishing and moist

offside front indicator lens cracked

slight wear/freeplay both rear wheel bearings

warning lamp indicates an Airbag fault

Pass 2 Feb 2010 187,180 miles

bonnet safety catch seized

both front brake discs corroding on inside

engine oil level on minimum

offside front tyre uneven wear and close to limit

Fail 1 Feb 2010 187,179 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bonnet safety catch seized

both front brake discs corroding on inside

engine oil level on minimum

offside front tyre uneven wear and close to limit

Pass 16 Jan 2009 181,214 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 181,192 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 171,930 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on inside

Nearside front tyre uneven wear and on the legal wear limit

Nearside front wheel rim kerb damage

Offside front tyre uneven wear

Offside windscreen wiper blade poor

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 19 Jan 2007 161,018 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2007 161,011 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 156,296 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2006 146,296 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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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P608 SVC 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 P608 SVC, 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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P608 SVC is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 10 April 1997.

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