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P714 MLK

1997 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

195,298 mi
Last recorded195,298 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP714 MLK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 195,298 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 193,867 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 193,863 miles

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint rack end (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 188,608 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 186,178 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jun 2015 186,178 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 171,261 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2014 171,261 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2013 157,548 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 144,448 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 143,784 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 142,690 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 141,356 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 139,566 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 139,555 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 133,473 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 127,012 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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P714 MLK is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 P714 MLK, 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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P714 MLK is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 8 January 1997.

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