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P821 MBY

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

137,806 mi
Last recorded137,806 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP821 MBY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 137,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 134,720 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 132,143 miles

front tyre low on tread

Fail 1 Aug 2013 132,143 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyre low on tread

Pass 16 Jul 2012 124,364 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 117,035 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 112,660 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 3 Aug 2009 107,464 miles

both rear springs and shockers in poor condition

oil leaks

Pass 24 Jul 2008 101,684 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 94,478 miles

front brake hoses perished

Pass 26 Jul 2006 87,434 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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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P821 MBY is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P821 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P821 MBY registered?

P821 MBY is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P821 MBY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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