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P409 AFC

1997 Audi A4

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,557 mi
Last recorded157,557 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP409 AFC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2010 157,557 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres wearing unevenly - pressure? Rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 2 Aug 2010 157,557 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear brake discs corroded.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres wearing unevenly - pressure? Rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 10 Dec 2008 144,856 miles

NS rear wheel binding very slightly

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2008 144,799 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

NS rear wheel binding very slightly

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 138,522 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 26 Nov 2007 138,443 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 136,787 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 136,787 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 132,210 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 132,045 miles

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

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

Rear seats not fitted

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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P409 AFC is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P409 AFC, 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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P409 AFC is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 7 January 1997.

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