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P789 LVU

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2012
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

199,366 mi
Last recorded199,366 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP789 LVU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2011 199,366 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2011 199,355 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 189,255 miles

Exhaust clamp has rusted away on the centre section of exhaust.

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

Offside rear brake disc is scored.

Fail 24 Nov 2010 189,200 miles

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

Exhaust clamp has rusted away on the centre section of exhaust.

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

Offside rear brake disc is scored.

Pass 10 Nov 2009 177,110 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 176,865 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 173,184 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 162,031 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 153,362 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 153,362 miles

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)

accident damage to nearside rear

Pass 18 Jul 2006 145,275 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 145,211 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jul 2005 137,707 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005 137,694 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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P789 LVU is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P789 LVU, 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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P789 LVU is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 12 February 1997.

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