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P89 DDV

1997 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

161,204 mi
Last recorded161,204 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP89 DDV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 May 2019 161,204 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken also fouling wheel arch (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 153,801 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 143,848 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 143,848 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 138,169 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 133,758 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 129,613 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 126,034 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 126,034 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 121,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nsr light cluster is cracked; but showing correct light.

Osf seatbelt webbing is slightly frayed.

Osr door strip is adrift

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

Rear bumper damage is causing a minor projection; unlikely to cause harm.

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear washer inop

Wipers beginning to split and smear. Drivers view of the road is still adequate.

Pass 11 Feb 2011 117,046 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 117,046 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 112,590 miles

Oil leak

Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

high level brake light partially inop

near side front straight arm ball joint dust cover split

rear shockabsorber bump stops perished

Pass 11 Feb 2009 107,518 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

rear axle bushes deteriorated

rear damper bellows deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2008 101,269 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear shock absorbers dust covers split

nearside front straight suspension arm ball joint boot split

Pass 10 Jan 2007 94,981 miles

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

high level brake light some elements inopp

rear shock absorbers bellows deteriorated

Fail 10 Jan 2007 94,981 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

high level brake light some elements inopp

rear dampers both sides bellows deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2006 88,831 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 88,831 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

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

drivers side front indicator bulb showing white

passengers side rear light lens cracked

two high level brake light bulbs inop

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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P89 DDV is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P89 DDV, 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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P89 DDV is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 26 February 1997.

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