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P808 MBY

1997 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

75,318 mi
Last recorded75,318 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP808 MBY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 75,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 75,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 73,963 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 73,927 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 73,927 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure excessive crack around outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 72,963 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 72,963 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 72,396 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 72,396 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 72,295 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 71,738 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 71,738 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 70,700 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Jul 2012 69,366 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 69,366 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 67,639 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 65,749 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 65,749 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 62,743 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 62,743 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 59,678 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 55,420 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 51,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P808 MBY is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 P808 MBY, 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 P808 MBY registered?

P808 MBY is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 19 March 1997.

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