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P788 RNO

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

91,833 mi
Last recorded91,833 miles
Recorded on23 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP788 RNO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2015 91,833 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall but not exposing chords

Pass 21 May 2014 86,765 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 86,762 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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)

Pass 14 May 2013 79,199 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 79,197 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)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 74,369 miles

front brake discs scored

Fail 9 May 2012 74,369 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs scored

Pass 11 May 2011 70,997 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 70,997 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 70,229 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 70,229 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake discs pitted

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 26 Oct 2009 67,793 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 65,438 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 62,704 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 60,863 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 60,863 miles

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

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

steering rack gaiters showing signes of slight oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2005 57,911 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2005 57,911 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P788 RNO is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P788 RNO, 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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What year was P788 RNO registered?

P788 RNO is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 12 May 1997.

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