MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,704 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
NSR TYRE WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT
REPAIR TO BRAKE RESEVOIR
battery insecure
rear number plate starting to deteriorate
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Brake hydraulic reservoir damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
NSR TYRE WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT
battery insecure
rear number plate starting to deteriorate
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
cv joint knock
front brake imbalance 23%
hand brake lever cover loose
ns rear brake caliper damp
os rear side light intermittant
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P697 HBA is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 P697 HBA, 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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P697 HBA is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 14 January 1997.
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