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P712 MKN

1997 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

5,779 mi
Last recorded5,779 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP712 MKN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2013 5,779 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 5,779 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 4,140 miles

damage to n/s door mirror

o/s wiper torn

Fail 15 May 2012 4,140 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

damage to n/s door mirror

o/s wiper torn

Pass 10 May 2011 2,028 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 2,028 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 5 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 2 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/s/f wiper blade torn

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2009 67,464 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 20 May 2008 64,946 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 May 2008 64,946 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2007 62,878 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 58,809 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 58,809 miles

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

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

o/s wiper torn

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 MKN is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P712 MKN, 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 MKN is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 22 May 1997.

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