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P570 BFC

1997 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

224,423 mi
Last recorded224,423 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP570 BFC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2014 224,423 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 217,189 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 212,844 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 205,160 miles

both front brake discs corroded

both nearside and offside top joint inner bushes splitting

both rear tyres worn low, close to limit

both rear wheel bearings have slight play and slight noise but not excessive at time of test

nearside front indicater pale in colour

offside front tyre close to limit

rear brake discs scored

Fail 9 Sep 2011 204,808 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake discs corroded

both nearside and offside top joint inner bushes splitting

both rear tyres worn low, close to limit

both rear wheel bearings have slight play and slight noise but not excessive at time of test

nearside front indicater pale in colour

offside front tyre close to limit

rear brake discs scored

Pass 13 Sep 2010 198,255 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 193,167 miles

n/s rear bump stop broken

o/s rear bump stop broken

Fail 18 Aug 2008 185,199 miles

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

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

rear bump stops split

rear dust covers split

rear number plate slightly out of shape

Pass 18 Aug 2008 185,199 miles

rear bump stops split

rear dust covers split

rear number plate slightly out of shape

Pass 5 Jun 2007 173,563 miles

nearside front tyre on 2.5mm

power steering pipe on resevoir weaping slightly

Pass 12 Jun 2006 165,110 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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P570 BFC is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 P570 BFC, 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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P570 BFC is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 15 January 1997.

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