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P122 FBW

1997 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,884 mi
Last recorded126,884 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP122 FBW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 126,884 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 2.5mm in centre tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts badly worn on inner tread and down to 2.5mm in tread areas (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 126,878 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread area badly cracked and perished so cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 2.5mm in centre tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts badly worn on inner tread and down to 2.5mm in tread areas (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 120,554 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 120,554 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2015 119,983 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 114,277 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 113,164 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 113,158 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 113,119 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 107,886 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion on nearside front discs inner braking surface

corrosion on offside front brake disc braking surface

Fail 22 Jun 2009 101,132 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 101,132 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 95,806 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 22 May 2008 95,806 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 91,458 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2007 91,458 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 87,102 miles

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

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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P122 FBW is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P122 FBW, 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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P122 FBW is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 20 May 1997.

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