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P712 HHH

1997 Audi A4

Red Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

205,137 mi
Last recorded205,137 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP712 HHH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2014 205,137 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 202,046 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2012 197,981 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 30 May 2011 184,384 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 184,370 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 169,980 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 169,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 157,392 miles

Emissions high most of the test

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front and rear subframe corrosion

Fuel tank mounting straps corroded

Hand brake travel

Offside rear brake disc corrosion

Spare tyre defective

Fail 27 Feb 2009 157,392 miles

Emissions high most of the test

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front and rear subframe corrosion

Fuel tank mounting straps corroded

Hand brake travel

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake disc corrosion

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Feb 2008 142,103 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 133,346 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

heatshield above exhaust loose

n/s rear outer c.v. boot starting to perish

Pass 4 Mar 2006 123,198 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 123,198 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (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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P712 HHH is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P712 HHH, 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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P712 HHH is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 6 March 1997.

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