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P886 UWW

1997 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,553 mi
Last recorded128,553 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP886 UWW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 128,553 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 128,550 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits SEE PRINT OUT (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe LOCKING NUT LOOSE (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2017 126,791 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 126,758 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end damaged and unserviceable BONDED RUBBER (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end damaged and unserviceable BONDED RUBBER (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 125,491 miles

oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2016 125,491 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2015 124,036 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2015 124,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2013 122,009 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

SERVICE LAMP ON

Fail 2 Oct 2013 122,009 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

SERVICE LAMP ON

Pass 25 Oct 2012 120,292 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2012 120,292 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2011 118,969 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2010 118,005 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2010 118,004 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 117,361 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 116,387 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 115,749 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 115,732 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 110,306 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 110,306 miles

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

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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P886 UWW is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P886 UWW, 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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P886 UWW is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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