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P86 UBM

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,566 mi
Last recorded136,566 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP86 UBM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 136,566 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 136,566 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust joint (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 134,186 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 134,186 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 131,619 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 131,619 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 128,642 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2012 127,346 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 127,346 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 126,231 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 124,483 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 124,483 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 May 2009 122,160 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight leakage nsf outer driveshaft gaiter

Pass 7 Jun 2008 121,086 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 119,392 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 118,096 miles

advised both front tyres showing wear

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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P86 UBM is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P86 UBM, 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 P86 UBM registered?

P86 UBM is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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