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P716 MLK

1997 Audi A4

Red Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

133,662 mi
Last recorded133,662 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP716 MLK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2009 133,662 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 124,344 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 124,344 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

accelerator pedal cover broken

o/s/r door window winder handle missing

rear exhaust bracket corroding

Pass 13 Apr 2007 118,118 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 118,118 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2006 185,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 185,336 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 180,537 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 180,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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P716 MLK is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P716 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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What year was P716 MLK registered?

P716 MLK is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P716 MLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P716 MLK shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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