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P762 TJV

1997 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

209,195 mi
Last recorded209,195 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP762 TJV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 209,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rusty ferrules (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 209,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rusty ferrules (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 202,900 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 195,764 miles

Nearside Outer 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)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 180,922 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 165,510 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 150,673 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

osf tyre has cut in tread not quite deep enough to expose cords

Fail 29 Mar 2013 150,633 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

osf tyre has cut in tread not quite deep enough to expose cords

Pass 26 Mar 2012 137,000 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 132,647 miles

front & rear suspension bushes wearing,suspension springs rusty, wear in rear wheel bearings, front brake discs wearing...

Fail 3 May 2011 132,647 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front & rear suspension bushes wearing,suspension springs rusty, wear in rear wheel bearings, front brake discs wearing...

Pass 11 Mar 2010 127,110 miles

Offside front wheel bearing sounds dry.

Pass 7 Apr 2009 122,379 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 122,379 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 117,921 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 117,921 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 111,700 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 111,700 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 104,929 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 104,928 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

battery insecure

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 TJV is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 P762 TJV, 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 TJV is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 9 January 1997.

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