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P41 BCT

1997 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

100,306 mi
Last recorded100,306 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP41 BCT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2009 100,306 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 100,255 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 20 Jun 2008 96,364 miles

centre and rear exhaust weak

chips in windscreen

front brakes discs slightly corroded on inside

nearside door mirror cracked

Fail 12 Jul 2007 91,854 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

centre exhaust mounting weak

Pass 12 Jul 2007 91,854 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

centre exhaust mounting weak

Pass 20 Jul 2006 88,632 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 20 Jul 2006 88,632 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2005 78,886 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside mirror glass cracked

Fail 6 Jul 2005 78,886 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside mirror glass cracked

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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P41 BCT is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P41 BCT, 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 P41 BCT registered?

P41 BCT is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is P41 BCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P41 BCT shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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