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P828 NLX

1997 Audi A4

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

214,035 mi
Last recorded214,035 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP828 NLX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2014 214,035 miles

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

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

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

front discs and pads in poor condition

nearside rear tyre on the minimum legal limit

rear axle beam bushes are becoming weak and unbonded

slight fluid weep on the nearside rear shockabsorber

slight wear in both the front lower front suspension arms

slight wear in the offside front upper rear suspension arm ball joint

slight weep on the nearside front outer cv gator

Pass 30 Sep 2014 214,035 miles

front discs and pads in poor condition

nearside rear tyre on the minimum legal limit

rear axle beam bushes are becoming weak and unbonded

slight fluid weep on the nearside rear shockabsorber

slight wear in both the front lower front suspension arms

slight wear in the offside front upper rear suspension arm ball joint

slight weep on the nearside front outer cv gator

Pass 4 Oct 2013 198,428 miles

both front anti roll bar links showing wear

engine oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn thin on the the inside edge

offside front flexy hose slightly perished

slight weap on the nearside front oute cv gaitor

Fail 30 Sep 2013 198,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn thin on the the inside edge

offside front flexy hose slightly perished

slight weap on the nearside front oute cv gaitor

Pass 9 Aug 2012 179,300 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 179,226 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 165,520 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 162,135 miles

FRONT AN REAR BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDISION

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 155,483 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2009 155,483 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 148,601 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 11 Jan 2008 144,485 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 130,809 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 118,293 miles

FRONT AN REAR NO PLATES GETTING DEFUZED

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 NLX is a 1997 Audi A4 in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NLX, 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 NLX registered?

P828 NLX is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 23 January 1997.

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