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P616 PVV

1997 Audi 100

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Audi 100161,858 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP616 PVV
MakeAudi
Model100
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2013
Fail 25 Sep 2013

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 137,319 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 137,319 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2011
Pass 28 Jul 2010
Fail 28 Jul 2010

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2009
Fail 14 Jul 2009

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 82,248 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 76,067 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 76,067 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 68,921 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 68,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Fail 8 Jun 2006 68,705 miles

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Audi 100?

Based on 55,546 MOT tests across 10,592 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
4,032
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
10,592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,703
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,994
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,589
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 2,350
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,112
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P616 PVV is a 1997 Audi 100 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1997 Audi 100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 161,858 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 100 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 3,703 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P616 PVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi 100 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 29 years old, this Audi 100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P616 PVV registered?

P616 PVV is a 1997 Audi 100, first registered on 8 December 1997.

Is P616 PVV safe to buy?

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