MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,174 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
windscreen †both rear tyres
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
windscreen †both rear tyres
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P71 BNW is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 P71 BNW, 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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P71 BNW is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 21 March 1997.
Is P71 BNW safe to buy?
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