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P998 BPR

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

81,748 mi
Last recorded81,748 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP998 BPR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 81,748 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 81,252 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Bump stop damage

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Bump stop damage

Pass 22 Mar 2021 80,662 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 80,003 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 79,288 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 78,637 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 78,049 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 75,999 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 74,727 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 70,634 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 64,986 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 61,868 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 58,591 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 54,925 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 52,746 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 50,734 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 48,647 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 46,514 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 46,514 miles

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

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

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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P998 BPR 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 94.7%.

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 P998 BPR, 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 P998 BPR registered?

P998 BPR is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 17 May 1997.

Is P998 BPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P998 BPR shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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