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P71 DJH

1997 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

176,818 mi
Last recorded176,818 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP71 DJH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 176,818 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2015 176,818 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 168,641 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 161,127 miles

Both front flexy brake hoses slightly perished

Front & rear brake discs in poor condition

N/S/R brake caliper park brake lever not returning to stop

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

O/S head lamp lens damaged

O/S screen washer poor

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Slight play in N/S/F upper front suspension arm ball joint

Fail 16 Jul 2013 161,127 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Both front flexy brake hoses slightly perished

Front & rear brake discs in poor condition

N/S/R brake caliper park brake lever not returning to stop

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

O/S head lamp lens damaged

O/S screen washer poor

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Slight play in N/S/F upper front suspension arm ball joint

Pass 2 Jun 2011 151,787 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front discs worn

Fail 2 Jun 2011 151,770 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front discs worn

Pass 9 Jun 2010 141,934 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 141,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

the rear wiper blade is missing

Pass 11 Jun 2009 130,221 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 120,843 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 120,689 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2007 112,703 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2007 112,703 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 104,408 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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P71 DJH is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P71 DJH, 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 DJH is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 22 January 1997.

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