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P905 UNM

1997 Audi A4

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

172,341 mi
Last recorded172,341 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP905 UNM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 172,341 miles

Exhaust rear box loose

Rear axel bushes worn

Very bad oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2015 172,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Exhaust rear box loose

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

Rear axel bushes worn

Very bad oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2014 156,331 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 142,118 miles

Both front tyres worn unevenly and close to the limit

Both rear tyres worn close to the limit

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

Oil leak

Slight leak on the muffler system

Fail 17 Jun 2013 141,717 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)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front tyres worn unevenly and close to the limit

Both rear tyres worn close to the limit

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

Oil leak

Slight leak on the muffler system

Pass 18 Jul 2012 133,184 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 133,181 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 122,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 122,230 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs badly coroded

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2010 117,844 miles

brake fluid reservoir showing signs of damage

Fail 6 Jul 2010 117,844 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 7 Jul 2009 114,096 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 110,465 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 102,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

some damage to front number plate,but is legible and secure

Pass 22 Jun 2007 102,964 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

some damage to front number plate,but is legible and secure

Pass 7 Nov 2006 97,658 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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P905 UNM is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P905 UNM, 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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What year was P905 UNM registered?

P905 UNM is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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