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P890 ERS

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,359 mi
Last recorded147,359 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP890 ERS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 147,359 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 143,047 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 137,927 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 137,927 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 132,469 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 132,469 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 126,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2012 121,114 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2011 116,657 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 116,657 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 109,972 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 104,767 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2008 98,127 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 94,210 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 91,032 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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P890 ERS is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P890 ERS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P890 ERS registered?

P890 ERS is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 10 May 1997.

Is P890 ERS safe to buy?

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