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P857 MLK

1997 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

238,855 mi
Last recorded238,855 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP857 MLK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 238,855 miles

oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2015 238,855 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2015 237,710 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brake discs corrodeing

Pass 11 Nov 2014 229,974 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

front to rear fuel pipe damaged

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

rear brake discs corrodeing on inner surfaces

Fail 11 Nov 2014 229,974 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

front to rear fuel pipe damaged

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

rear brake discs corrodeing on inner surfaces

Pass 19 Nov 2013 220,207 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 220,207 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 209,897 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear shock absorber gaitors detached from top mounting

nearside front indicator lens cracked

strong advisory that the front brake discs are corroded on inner surfaces

Fail 3 Dec 2012 209,897 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear shock absorber gaitors detached from top mounting

nearside front indicator lens cracked

strong advisory that the front brake discs are corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 29 Nov 2011 193,765 miles

205/60/15/91h

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

center rear seat belt removed

Fail 28 Nov 2011 193,765 miles

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

205/60/15/91h

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

center rear seat belt removed

strong advisory that the front brake discs are badly corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 13 Dec 2010 182,599 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 182,599 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

center rear seat belt removed

offside rear seat belt slow to retract

strong advisory thaat the offside front brake disc is corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 22 Dec 2009 177,106 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

offside front brake disc corroded on inner surface

Fail 17 Dec 2009 177,106 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

offside front brake disc corroded on inner surface

Pass 31 Dec 2008 171,044 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 163,978 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 157,573 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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P857 MLK is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P857 MLK, 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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P857 MLK is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 17 January 1997.

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