MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,242 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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)
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
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
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)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
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)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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