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P820 MBY

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,163 mi
Last recorded159,163 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP820 MBY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2011 159,163 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 149,224 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 124,102 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 123,760 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 106,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Mar 2007 99,205 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 94,020 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 93,805 miles

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

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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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P820 MBY is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P820 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 P820 MBY registered?

P820 MBY is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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