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P902 MEV

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

201,667 mi
Last recorded201,667 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP902 MEV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2019 201,667 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 183,983 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 183,978 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm X2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2017 165,778 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 150,205 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Dec 2015 147,594 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 147,593 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 143,553 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 143,553 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 137,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Oct 2013 137,364 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 133,253 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear brake discs rusted & pitted

Pass 31 Oct 2012 133,253 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear brake discs rusted & pitted

Pass 11 Nov 2011 128,955 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 128,955 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Wear on rear brake discs.

Pass 20 Oct 2010 122,927 miles

Slight cracking on o/s rear inner tyre wall.

Fail 20 Oct 2010 122,927 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight cracking on o/s rear inner tyre wall.

Pass 5 Nov 2009 117,477 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 117,468 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 113,033 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 113,033 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Slight leak from o/s front outer drive shaft boot.

Pass 7 Nov 2007 106,753 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 106,753 miles

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

Slight cracking on n/s rear indicator lens.

Pass 16 Nov 2006 101,194 miles

Rear discs inner surface corrosion border line limits

Pass 30 Jan 2006 92,710 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 92,708 miles

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

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

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

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

spare tyre defective

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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P902 MEV is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 P902 MEV, 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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P902 MEV is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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