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P869 MEV

1997 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

245,049 mi
Last recorded245,049 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP869 MEV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 245,049 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 237,258 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 228,232 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 220,135 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2014 213,685 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 205,385 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 199,119 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 192,004 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 184,513 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brake disc coroded inside

Pass 2 Sep 2009 174,655 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 161,894 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 152,296 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 142,382 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 142,381 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Pass 3 Sep 2005 135,655 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2004 122,656 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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P869 MEV is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 P869 MEV, 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 P869 MEV registered?

P869 MEV is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P869 MEV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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