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P284 FRC

1997 Audi A4

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

146,636 mi
Last recorded146,636 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP284 FRC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2012 146,636 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 146,635 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 131,789 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 131,789 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 127,288 miles

n/s outer sill corrosion

Fail 20 Oct 2010 127,288 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

n/s outer sill corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2009 123,300 miles

n/s outer sill corrosion

Fail 8 Oct 2009 123,300 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

n/s outer sill corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2008 119,881 miles

o/s outer sill corrosion

Fail 22 Oct 2008 119,881 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

o/s outer sill corrosion

o/s/f top suspension bolt wrong way round

Pass 25 Apr 2007 114,796 miles

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

corrosion on rear brake discs

long handbrake travel

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit

Pass 20 Feb 2006 109,092 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 109,092 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

dents and scratches

exhaust system rusty and noisey

rear brake hose ends corroded

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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P284 FRC is a 1997 Audi A4 in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P284 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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P284 FRC is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 17 March 1997.

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