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P789 RNO

1997 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

86,981 mi
Last recorded86,981 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP789 RNO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 86,981 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 89,681 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 80,066 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 73,083 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 64,400 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 56,890 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 56,550 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 56,184 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 55,902 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 55,427 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 54,372 miles

Nearside Front wiper slightly split

Pass 27 Oct 2015 53,027 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 50,664 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 50,659 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 48,059 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 46,586 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 44,981 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 44,978 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 43,338 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 42,335 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 40,599 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 37,910 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 34,763 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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P789 RNO is a 1997 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 P789 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P789 RNO registered?

P789 RNO is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 8 May 1997.

Is P789 RNO safe to buy?

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