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P724 MLK

1997 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

88,651 mi
Last recorded88,651 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP724 MLK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 88,651 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2019 80,068 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 80,068 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 73,644 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 73,644 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 67,788 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 60,070 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 53,145 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 May 2015 53,145 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 43,192 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

power steering pipe damp

Pass 8 May 2014 43,192 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

power steering pipe damp

Pass 8 May 2013 35,750 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 May 2013 35,750 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 May 2012 30,884 miles

osr tyre edge wearing

power steering pipe damp

rear number plate poor

1 fixing bolt missing ns headlight light is secure

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

small split ns wiper blade is clearing screen

Pass 10 May 2012 30,884 miles

1 fixing bolt missing ns headlight light is secure

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osr tyre edge wearing

power steering pipe damp

rear number plate poor

small split ns wiper blade is clearing screen

Pass 10 May 2011 26,496 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 24,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 May 2010 24,671 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 May 2009 22,705 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 20,072 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 17,592 miles

N/S wiper smearing

O/S track rod end rubber split

O/S washer jet partially blocked

Fail 9 May 2007 17,592 miles

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

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

N/S wiper smearing

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

O/S track rod end rubber split

O/S washer jet partially blocked

Pass 11 May 2006 14,796 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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P724 MLK is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 P724 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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P724 MLK is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 20 May 1997.

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