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P705 LVU

1997 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,743 mi
Last recorded139,743 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP705 LVU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2014 139,743 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 129,051 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 129,051 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 124,285 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 121,843 miles

Both front indicators showing slight white light / All front suspension bushes are showing early signsa of age related cracking / Slight play to nearside inner trackrod balljoint / Slight play to nearside front upper rear ball joint

Nearside front seatbelt buckle plastic surround broken but works as required / rear numberplate starting to delaminate / Front wipers starting to split but still clear screen / Front numberplate cracked but legable

Rear main trailing arm bushes are showing early sighns of sepertion

Fail 11 Feb 2010 119,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

REAR No PLATE IS SHOWING SIGNS OF DETERIORATION/ENGINE UNDERTRAY RESTRICTS INSPECTION OF RELEVENT AREAS

Pass 11 Feb 2010 119,453 miles

REAR No PLATE IS SHOWING SIGNS OF DETERIORATION/ENGINE UNDERTRAY RESTRICTS INSPECTION OF RELEVENT AREAS

Pass 9 Feb 2009 115,331 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 111,230 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 111,230 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 105,735 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 100,396 miles

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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P705 LVU is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P705 LVU, 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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What year was P705 LVU registered?

P705 LVU is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 5 February 1997.

Is P705 LVU safe to buy?

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