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P836 LNA

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP836 LNA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025
Pass 11 Jan 2024
Pass 9 Jan 2023 119,140 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 116,768 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 114,437 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 112,509 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 110,133 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 107,621 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 105,037 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 102,342 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 100,071 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 98,325 miles

Both front tyres cracking con walls

Near side rear tyre cracking inside tread blocks

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 96,507 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 94,301 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 4 Jan 2011 91,636 miles

All four brake disc's worn

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 88,207 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s and n/s tyres on 2m.m.

Pass 8 Jan 2009 82,775 miles

Nearside Rear 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 13 Dec 2007 79,371 miles

Both rear axle bushes perished

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2007 79,361 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Both rear axle bushes perished

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 75,154 miles

front indicators discoloured

nearside front lower joints worn

Pass 23 Dec 2005 67,255 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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P836 LNA is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 P836 LNA, 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 P836 LNA registered?

P836 LNA is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P836 LNA shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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