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P948 NKP

1997 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

257,405 mi
Last recorded257,405 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP948 NKP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 257,405 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing play

o/s/f cv boot damaged

o/s/r wheel bearing play

rear number plate light dim

Pass 9 Aug 2016 247,608 miles

both front brake hoses perished

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 21 Apr 2015 244,521 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 244,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 239,857 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on sidewall

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2014

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

N/S/F tyre worn on sidewall

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2013 228,166 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2013 228,166 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 220,852 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 220,851 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 209,166 miles

N/S/F tyre side wall damaged, no cords exposed.

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

Fail 6 May 2011 209,166 miles

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

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

N/S/F tyre side wall damaged, no cords exposed.

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

Pass 5 May 2010 196,465 miles

n/s and o/s front top inner suspension bushes perishing

slight surface corrossion o/s and n/s rear metal brake pipes to flex pipes ok for mot

Fail 4 May 2010 196,465 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

advise rear brake discs and pad replacement corrodded

n/s and o/s front top inner suspension bushes perishing

n/s/f wiper blade falling apart

Pass 16 Apr 2009 178,012 miles

both front tyres bald on edges, ok for mot at present

offside rear tyre wearing edges, ok for mot at present

Fail 14 Apr 2009 178,012 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres bald on edges, ok for mot at present

offside rear tyre wearing edges, ok for mot at present

Pass 19 May 2008 161,336 miles

boot split on nearside front lower ball joint, joint ok at present

spare tyre flat

Pass 19 May 2007 146,108 miles

See Mot Test No 224548837166

Fail 18 May 2007 146,108 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge and close to wear markers † †nearside front lower ball joint cover split, joint ok at present

Pass 5 Dec 2005 115,781 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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P948 NKP is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P948 NKP, 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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P948 NKP is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 21 May 1997.

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