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P122 GCF

1997 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,414 mi
Last recorded125,414 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP122 GCF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2010 125,414 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 124,399 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Nov 2009 124,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Oct 2009 124,377 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 119,653 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 116,549 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 116,549 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 111,623 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 104,337 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded and slight pitting to inner surfaces

nail in tread offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm legal limit

rear brake discs heavily worn

rear brake pads worn low close to / on 1.5 mm min

slight play to nearside rear wheel bearing

slight roughness to off side rear wheel bearing

Fail 18 Oct 2005 104,337 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

front brake discs worn and pitting to inner surfaces

nail in tread of offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm legal limit

offside front outer cv boot seaping grease at clip

rear brake discs heavily worn

rear brake pads very low close to / on 1.5mm min lining thickness

slight wear to front suspension joints

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 GCF is a 1997 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P122 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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P122 GCF is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 24 April 1997.

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