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P828 MLK

1997 Audi A4

Bronze Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

167,453 mi
Last recorded167,453 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP828 MLK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2012 167,453 miles
Pass 30 May 2011 164,468 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 161,874 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 153,893 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 153,893 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 140,517 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Jun 2008 140,517 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 123,596 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 114,280 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

left front headlamp damaged

rear discs corroded

right front tyre sidewall damaged

windscreen damaged

Fail 22 Mar 2006 114,280 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

left front headlamp damaged

rear discs corroded

right front tyre sidewall damaged

windscreen damaged

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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P828 MLK is a 1997 Audi A4 in Bronze with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P828 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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What year was P828 MLK registered?

P828 MLK is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 15 January 1997.

Is P828 MLK safe to buy?

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