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P835 MBY

1997 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

149,046 mi
Last recorded149,046 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP835 MBY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 149,046 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 149,046 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 144,070 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 21 Jul 2016 137,034 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 130,721 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 124,167 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 118,239 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 110,182 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 110,182 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 98,752 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 94,069 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 94,053 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 89,635 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 83,791 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 78,032 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 71,983 miles

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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P835 MBY is a 1997 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P835 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 P835 MBY registered?

P835 MBY is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P835 MBY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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