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P845 TVG

1997 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,208 mi
Last recorded83,208 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP845 TVG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2016 83,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear end (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear end (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly H/brake binding cables sticking on . (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 81,392 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 81,391 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 May 2014 77,995 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 73,834 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 May 2012 70,098 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 68,335 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 66,271 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 64,086 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 62,413 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 62,413 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 5 May 2007 60,845 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 59,084 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 59,062 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

unable to check rear wheel bearings due to binding brakes

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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P845 TVG is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol 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 P845 TVG, 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 P845 TVG registered?

P845 TVG is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 10 May 1997.

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