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P762 RAH

1997 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,825 mi
Last recorded139,825 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP762 RAH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2012 139,825 miles

Both front tyres have low tread on raised edges & are going bald on shoulders of tread

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

Nearside windscreen wiper blade split at ends but clearing screen Ok at time of test

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jun 2012 139,763 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Both front tyres have low tread on raised edges & are going bald on shoulders of tread

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside windscreen wiper blade split at ends but clearing screen Ok at time of test

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2011 131,413 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 131,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2010 123,550 miles

STRONGLY ADV, Full brake inspection, Tracking check, Spare tyre flat, Nail in o/s/r tyre tread, Front brake hoses worn.

Slight front brakes warped.

Fail 26 May 2010 123,518 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

STRONGLY ADV, Full brake inspection, Tracking check, Spare tyre flat, Nail in o/s/r tyre tread, Front brake hoses worn.

Pass 12 Feb 2009 116,700 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 11,957 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 111,957 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 106,759 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 100,408 miles

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

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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P762 RAH is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1997 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 129,309 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P762 RAH, 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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P762 RAH is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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