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P654 FCF

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,934 mi
Last recorded84,934 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP654 FCF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 84,934 miles

Corrosion noted on the front and rear brake discs.

Oil Leak noted from the engine.

The N/S/R tyre was found to be low on pressure.

The exhaust is corroded.

Pass 8 Jun 2020 84,822 miles

exhaust is rusty

oil leaks level is full

Pass 27 Mar 2019 83,958 miles

exhaust is rusty

oil leak noted from rear of engine (slight)

r/o/s tyre is worn to 3mm

Fail 27 Mar 2019 83,958 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust is rusty

oil leak noted from rear of engine (slight)

r/o/s tyre is worn to 3mm

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 82,611 miles

c/o slow to drop

exhaust is rusty

f/n/s tyre is worn to 3mm

oil leaks noted

Fail 20 Mar 2018 82,611 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

c/o slow to drop

exhaust is rusty

f/n/s tyre is worn to 3mm

oil leaks noted

Pass 23 Mar 2017 80,981 miles

c/o was slow to drop

f/n/s tyre is worn to 3mm

oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2017 80,981 miles

oil leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

c/o was slow to drop

f/n/s tyre is worn to 3mm

Pass 30 Mar 2016 79,016 miles

oil leak

c/o slow to drop

exhaust is rusty

f/o/s upper arm front swivel is worn

Pass 30 Mar 2015 77,163 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust is rusty

oil leak noted from gearbox area

Pass 26 Mar 2014 73,097 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

exhaust rusty

front discs worn

oil leaks gearbox and engine

Fail 26 Mar 2014 73,097 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhaust rusty

front discs worn

oil leaks gearbox and engine

Pass 27 Mar 2013 70,021 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 70,018 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 67,218 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 65,023 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 63,082 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 60,555 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 58,534 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

burnt oil smelt (suspect leak)

n/s/ track rod end grease seal split

Pass 28 Mar 2007 58,026 miles

Advisory issued for initial test regarding rear parking brake

Fail 26 Mar 2007 58,026 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 56,319 miles

nearside track rod end rubber split

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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P654 FCF is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P654 FCF, 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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P654 FCF is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 19 April 1997.

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