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P847 SHK

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

132,008 mi
Last recorded132,008 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP847 SHK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 132,008 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 132,008 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 123,688 miles

Nearside lower ball joint noisy but has no apparent wear and is not seizing at present.

Fail 18 Jun 2013 122,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front lower suspension arm rubber dry and noisy

Pass 18 Jun 2013 122,147 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front lower suspension arm rubber dry and noisy

Pass 12 Jun 2012 116,932 miles

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

o/s/r brake disc pitting

rear diff slightly leaking oil

slight oil leak at o/s/f steering rack gaitor.

Fail 8 Jun 2012 116,932 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake disc pitting

rear diff slightly leaking oil

slight oil leak at o/s/f steering rack gaitor.

Pass 1 Jul 2011 111,180 miles

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

front brake disc pitting,

Pass 29 Jun 2010 103,742 miles

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

o/s/f tyre slighlty wearing at inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2009 95,255 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 94,944 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer edge bald

nearside headlamp lens cracked

Pass 7 Jul 2008 88,625 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 88,543 miles

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

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

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

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

handbrake lever travel near end

rear diff half shaft seals leaking

Pass 3 Jul 2007 83,703 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 78,048 miles

coolant leaking

Pass 24 Jun 2005 72,438 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2005 72,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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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P847 SHK is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P847 SHK, 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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P847 SHK is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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