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P981 LSP

1997 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,847 mi
Last recorded140,847 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP981 LSP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 140,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 130,309 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2011 119,427 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 119,427 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 109,832 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

non standard os mirror fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2009 102,573 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 142,294 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 142,294 miles

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

front brake discs corroded on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2006 127,722 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 127,722 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P981 LSP is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P981 LSP, 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

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What year was P981 LSP registered?

P981 LSP is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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