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P261 FRC

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

148,242 mi
Last recorded148,242 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP261 FRC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 148,242 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f upper bother (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s/f & o/s/f (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 140,100 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 137,146 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush front and rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)

front to rear exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

Fail 21 Feb 2017 137,143 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush front and rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front to rear exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2016 132,250 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 126,635 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 122,152 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 122,152 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 118,946 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 118,911 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 114,423 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 109,945 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 103,176 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 103,166 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 94,496 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 105,661 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 84,211 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 119,015 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 104,512 miles

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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P261 FRC is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P261 FRC, 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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What year was P261 FRC registered?

P261 FRC is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 12 February 1997.

Is P261 FRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P261 FRC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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