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P609 BFC

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

118,777 mi
Last recorded118,777 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP609 BFC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 118,777 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 116,379 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 114,075 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 113,768 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 113,498 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 113,250 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 112,617 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 31 May 2012 112,617 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2011 110,499 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 108,126 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 108,126 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 105,191 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 105,191 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 99,501 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 94,017 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 91,587 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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P609 BFC is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P609 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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What year was P609 BFC registered?

P609 BFC is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 11 March 1997.

Is P609 BFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P609 BFC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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