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P797 UMR

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

64,709 mi
Last recorded64,709 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP797 UMR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2012 64,709 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust front flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 23 Apr 2012 64,709 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres slightly perished

exhaust front flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 28 Apr 2011 53,971 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

both front tyres on legal limit

ignition switch faulty

Fail 27 Apr 2011 53,971 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

both front tyres on legal limit

ignition switch faulty

n/s/r tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 13 Apr 2010 48,304 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 48,304 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 44,759 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 44,759 miles

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2008 41,593 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 39,778 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Mar 2006 98,399 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 38,933 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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P797 UMR is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P797 UMR, 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 P797 UMR registered?

P797 UMR is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 26 April 1997.

Is P797 UMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P797 UMR shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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