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P688 PGV

1997 Audi A4

Green Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,049 mi
Last recorded132,049 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP688 PGV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 132,049 miles

exhaust is very rusty

Fail 4 Sep 2023 132,047 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust is very rusty

Pass 19 Aug 2022 131,301 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust rusty

fuel tank strap is rusty

Fail 11 Aug 2022 131,301 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam switch (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust rusty

fuel tank strap is rusty

Pass 10 Aug 2021 130,574 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very (5.2.3 (e))

fuel tank strap is rusty

Pass 13 Aug 2020 130,226 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust is rusty

petrol tank strap is rusty

Pass 19 Mar 2019 129,395 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 128,494 miles

front discs are rusty

Fail 19 Mar 2018 128,493 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre warn inner edge (badly)

ex is rusty and one clamp is broken

front discs are rusty

Pass 21 Mar 2017 127,855 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 127,041 miles

exhaust clamp rusty & broken

exhaust rusty

Fail 21 Mar 2016 127,041 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

exhaust clamp rusty & broken

exhaust rusty

rear discs rusty

Pass 25 Mar 2015 126,056 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 125,741 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 125,741 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 124,935 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2013 124,935 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2012 124,258 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2011 123,457 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2010 122,478 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2009 120,600 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 119,522 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 119,522 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 118,257 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 21 Dec 2006 118,257 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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 15 Jun 2005 115,558 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2005 115,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (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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P688 PGV is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P688 PGV, 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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P688 PGV is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 11 January 1997.

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