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P261 TCV

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

159,795 mi
Last recorded159,795 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP261 TCV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2010 159,795 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front & rear brake discs corroded

oil leak on rear diff

Pass 6 Jul 2009 149,126 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 149,056 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 142,973 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 139,061 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED, O/S/R TYRE PERISHED.

Pass 3 Jul 2006 135,830 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 TCV is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P261 TCV registered?

P261 TCV is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P261 TCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P261 TCV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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