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P997 AWL

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

114,845 mi
Last recorded114,845 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP997 AWL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 114,845 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Slight noise from wheel bearing

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 114,845 miles

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

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Slight noise from wheel bearing

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 107,577 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inners (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 107,572 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inners (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 100,838 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 100,829 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 97,330 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front anti-roll bar link bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

various steering and suspension bushes gaiters perished/cracked

Pass 12 Aug 2014 97,330 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front anti-roll bar link bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

various steering and suspension bushes gaiters perished/cracked

Pass 14 Aug 2013 94,620 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front sidewall cut but not enough to reach cords

Fail 13 Aug 2013 94,615 miles

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front sidewall cut but not enough to reach cords

Pass 27 Jul 2012 90,287 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside door mirror cracked

Fail 27 Jul 2011 85,248 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 85,248 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 77,774 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 73,244 miles

Battery insecure

Minor wiper blade damage to outer edge of sweep.

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 73,244 miles

Offside Front Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Battery insecure

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Minor wiper blade damage to outer edge of sweep.

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

Pass 12 May 2008 69,022 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 636,641 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 636,641 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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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P997 AWL is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 P997 AWL, 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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P997 AWL is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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