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P836 NLX

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,777 mi
Last recorded111,777 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2013 111,777 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside front headlamp damaged

Fail 1 Jun 2013 111,776 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside front headlamp damaged

Fail 25 Jun 2012 93,123 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre wear

Pass 25 Jun 2012 93,123 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear tyre wear

Pass 24 Jun 2011 75,371 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 65,721 miles

clutch worn

n/s/f mirror missing

Pass 15 Jun 2009 59,413 miles

nearside reartyre outerwall perishing

Fail 12 Jun 2009 59,390 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Nearside wiper blade damaged

Pass 11 Jun 2008 57,031 miles

slight play in nearside front track rod end

Fail 11 Jun 2008 57,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight play in nearside front track rod end

Pass 13 Jun 2007 54,786 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 54,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2006 50,566 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 50,566 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 NLX is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 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 P836 NLX registered?

P836 NLX is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 24 April 1997.

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