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P829 LNH

1997 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

192,484 mi
Last recorded192,484 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP829 LNH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 192,484 miles

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2018 192,468 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 184,665 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front wing damaged

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 184,664 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Central Front Oil leak ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front wing damaged

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 176,796 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 176,795 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 168,726 miles

Front discs corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear discs corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2014 168,725 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front discs corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear discs corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2014 161,458 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 153,955 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2013 153,955 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2012 147,106 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

centre prop bearing slighty worn

sidewalls slightly cracked on rear tyres

Pass 14 Feb 2011 139,007 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brake discs scored and pitted may accelarate brake pad wear

Pass 8 Feb 2010 128,613 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 120,547 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn on edges

high level stop bulb inop

nsf door mirror cracked

oil leak rear differential area

Fail 12 Mar 2009 120,547 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn on edges

high level stop bulb inop

nsf door mirror cracked

oil leak rear differential area

Pass 29 Feb 2008 111,010 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 101,691 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 89,400 miles

osf disc scored

all four tyres close to tread wear indicators

engine cover fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2006 89,400 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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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P829 LNH is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 P829 LNH, 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 P829 LNH registered?

P829 LNH is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 3 January 1997.

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