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P919 VGB

1997 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

172,488 mi
Last recorded172,488 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP919 VGB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 172,488 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 172,488 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 170,670 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 167,070 miles

Rear suspension slightly corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2017 167,070 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear suspension slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2016 164,779 miles

front ans rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2015 161,914 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 159,129 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 156,285 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 152,630 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 148,929 miles

Rear suspension components have slight corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2010 146,556 miles

Advise on wear and corrosion to both front brake discs

Pass 23 Jun 2009 142,402 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 142,402 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Advise on n/s/r tyre perished and on limit of tread wear

Advise on o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 1 Jul 2008 136,656 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 136,656 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 132,218 miles

front discs poor o/s/r brake binds a little

Fail 28 Jun 2006 127,176 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 127,176 miles

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

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

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

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

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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P919 VGB is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P919 VGB, 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 P919 VGB registered?

P919 VGB is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 13 March 1997.

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