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P796 MLK

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

153,049 mi
Last recorded153,049 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP796 MLK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2015 153,049 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 153,049 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust system poor condition

Front brake discs pitting

Oil leak

Rear brake discs corroding

Pass 27 Jan 2014 148,693 miles

C/V joints nosiey

Exhaust in poor condition

Metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Rear brake discs worn and corroding

Fail 28 Jan 2013 143,512 miles

Brake discs look pitted

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Exhaust all in poor condition

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 143,512 miles

Brake discs look pitted

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Exhaust all in poor condition

Pass 27 Jan 2012 137,580 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 132,028 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 132,019 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 124,615 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 124,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs look poor

Possible water leak

Pass 23 Jan 2009 118,352 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 111,792 miles

Oil leak

Slight play to both rear wheel bearings

Slight play to nearside track rod end

Pass 25 Jan 2007 103,592 miles

Both rear tyres poor condition

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Possible power steering leak from rack

Slight play to both rear wheel bearings

Pass 25 Jan 2006 91,393 miles

Play to offside lower ball joint when braking would advise replacement if gets any worst

Fail 24 Jan 2006 91,343 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Slight play to both rear wheel bearings

Pass 25 Jan 2005 81,380 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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P796 MLK is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P796 MLK, 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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P796 MLK is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 15 May 1997.

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