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P109 GCF

1997 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

193,473 mi
Last recorded193,473 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP109 GCF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 193,473 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 193,116 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 192,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 192,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 191,315 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 191,315 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 190,337 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 190,337 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 189,673 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 189,672 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 188,547 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 187,441 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 187,441 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 186,397 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 185,430 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 185,430 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 183,668 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 180,906 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 180,906 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 178,226 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 173,989 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 173,977 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nail in tyre

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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P109 GCF is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1997 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 129,309 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P109 GCF, 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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P109 GCF is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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