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P752 HMT

1997 Audi A4

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

181,663 mi
Last recorded181,663 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP752 HMT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 181,663 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 181,367 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 181,030 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 181,030 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 177,312 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Oct 2015 177,217 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Oct 2014 170,663 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 170,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 11 Apr 2013 160,082 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2012 148,762 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

engine has oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2011 140,986 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 140,986 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 137,421 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 128,762 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 121,344 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 121,344 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 108,816 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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P752 HMT is a 1997 Audi A4 in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 P752 HMT, 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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P752 HMT is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 17 January 1997.

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