CarVerify

Free Car Check

P93 ETF

1997 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

104,281 mi
Last recorded104,281 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP93 ETF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 104,281 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 104,281 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 103,795 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm inner bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm inner bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Upper corner of bumper insecure

Pass 25 Apr 2019 102,830 miles

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

slight oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2019 102,830 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault light reset using obd tool (7.1.6 (a))

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2018 101,457 miles

Slight Oil Leak

emissions only Just met

Fail 27 Mar 2018 101,457 miles

Slight Oil Leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

emissions only Just met

Pass 15 Feb 2017 99,952 miles

Oil Leak

emissions only just met

Pass 13 Feb 2016 97,783 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 97,374 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2014 96,574 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 95,391 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 93,454 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 90,480 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 90,480 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 86,846 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 82,682 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 78,002 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 73,189 miles

21% front brake in balence

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

front brakes slight pull to right

Pass 7 Feb 2006 68,418 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 68,364 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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
Full Audi A4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P93 ETF is a 1997 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P93 ETF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P93 ETF?

You can check the full history of P93 ETF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P93 ETF registered?

P93 ETF is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P93 ETF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P93 ETF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P93 ETF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P93 ETF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.