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P987 BDG

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

211,760 mi
Last recorded211,760 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP987 BDG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 211,760 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 209,437 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 207,069 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 207,069 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 204,400 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 201,887 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 201,886 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 197,127 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 197,127 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 192,722 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 188,359 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 182,055 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 176,040 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 175,680 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 172,193 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 172,193 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 168,081 miles

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

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

exhaust clamp loose

Pass 2 Jun 2011 160,710 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 160,710 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Lower Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 160,708 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2010
Fail 1 Jun 2010

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2009 145,797 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 139,363 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 129,422 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 120,230 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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P987 BDG is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 P987 BDG, 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 P987 BDG registered?

P987 BDG is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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