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P622 HFC

1997 Audi A4

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

261,354 mi
Last recorded261,354 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP622 HFC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012 261,354 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2012 261,354 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 243,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 243,893 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 237,073 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 236,803 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

damage to both h/lamp lenses

Pass 1 Jul 2009 219,333 miles

advisory items as per test no 963692289144

Fail 1 Jul 2009 219,333 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Ns door mirror glass badly cracked

cracking/perrishing to various steering & suspension bushes

wipers smearing screen , coolant leak after emissions test , wear to front & rear brake discs , both front tyres worn low perrished/cracking , slight play to n/s/f wheel bearing , exhaust system corroded , oil leaks ,

Fail 24 Jun 2009 219,326 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

cracking/perrishing to various steering & suspension bushes

wipers smearing screen , coolant leak after emissions test , wear to front & rear brake discs , both front tyres worn low perrished/cracking , slight play to n/s/f wheel bearing , exhaust system corroded , oil leaks ,

Pass 3 Jul 2008 202,914 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both front brake discs slightly worn

front numberplate damaged by stonechips

n/s headlight holed by stonechip

Fail 16 Jun 2008 201,912 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

coolant level low

front number plate damaged by stonechips

oil level low

pas fluid at minimum level

Pass 12 Jun 2007 177,945 miles

Accident damage to o/s/r but not resulting in any sharp edges.

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 17 Jun 2006 161,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 161,366 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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P622 HFC is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 P622 HFC, 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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P622 HFC is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 26 June 1997.

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