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P893 ORF

1997 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,622 mi
Last recorded110,622 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP893 ORF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 110,622 miles

Nearside Front Outer c.v gaitor leaking grease past retaining clip

Fail 5 Jun 2018 110,567 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer c.v gaitor leaking grease past retaining clip

Pass 23 Jun 2017

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

all brake discs corroded

o/s/f tyre worn uneven

Fail 20 Jun 2017

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

all brake discs corroded

o/s/f tyre worn uneven

Pass 1 Jun 2015 106,784 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jun 2015 106,784 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Intermitant fault on o/s indicator.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 104,171 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 104,151 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 100,736 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 100,676 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s front c.v gaiter inner clip in poor condition advise attention.

n/s rear tyre worn unevenly on inner tread.

o/s rear tyre worn to limit on inner edge advise replacement.

Pass 4 May 2012 97,366 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2012 97,343 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 93,668 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 93,580 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 90,142 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 85,556 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 81,725 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 81,715 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

o/s washer blocked

Pass 30 Apr 2007 76,854 miles

near side front tyre worn on inner edge close to limit/ †off side front tyre worn on inner edge/ †near side rear tyre worn on edges close to 2mm/ †rear pad linings wearing low †off side front brake hose pitted slightly

Pass 11 Apr 2006 72,531 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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P893 ORF is a 1997 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P893 ORF, 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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P893 ORF is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 17 April 1997.

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