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P170 FDP

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,328 mi
Last recorded155,328 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP170 FDP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 155,328 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 152,003 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 148,180 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 145,472 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 142,483 miles

Brake warning lamp illuminated

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 139,838 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 136,796 miles

Brake Warning Lamp Illuminated

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 136,796 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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 Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake Warning Lamp Illuminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 134,109 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 134,108 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 131,739 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Battery insecure

Pass 9 Feb 2010 129,681 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 129,681 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2009 126,818 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 126,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2008 121,476 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 121,474 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Feb 2007 114,774 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 114,774 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 105,843 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 105,843 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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P170 FDP is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P170 FDP, 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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P170 FDP is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 12 February 1997.

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