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P926 JVM

1997 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP926 JVM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2011

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

coolant leak

eng oil leak

engine rattle

middle exhaust temp. repair

offside headlight has a crack in it, misted up and redued light output (not yet excessive)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 228,600 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 228,583 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 200,618 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

emgine oil leaval low

Fail 18 Mar 2009 200,612 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

emgine oil leaval low

Pass 5 Jul 2007 151,017 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 151,006 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 126,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

STRONGLY ADVISE :- nearside & offside front brake discs are corroded & worn, (minimum limit at time of test!).

front windscreen is dirty/smeared.

knocking on front ?

park/hand brake travel is high.

rear high level brake light, 1 X bulb not working.

Fail 17 Jun 2006 126,254 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

STRONGLY ADVISE :- nearside & offside front brake discs are corroded & worn, (minimum limit at time of test!)

front windscreen is dirty/smeared.

knocking on front ?

park/hand brake travel is high.

rear high level brake light, 1 X bulb not working.

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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P926 JVM is a 1997 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 P926 JVM, 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 P926 JVM registered?

P926 JVM is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 6 January 1997.

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