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P710 EVM

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

95,913 mi
Last recorded95,913 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP710 EVM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 95,913 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 93,027 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 87,264 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 83,658 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 78,489 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 73,728 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 73,728 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box area (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 73,269 miles

Rear Exhaust bracket broken

Pass 18 Jun 2015 71,760 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 70,355 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 69,172 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 67,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Jun 2012 67,154 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jun 2011 65,171 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 65,171 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 62,879 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 62,879 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 61,568 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 59,523 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 59,517 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jun 2007 56,321 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 56,321 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 52,389 miles

NOTE slight oil leak from rear diff

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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P710 EVM is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 P710 EVM, 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 P710 EVM registered?

P710 EVM is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 14 January 1997.

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