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P669 CAO

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

239,454 mi
Last recorded239,454 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP669 CAO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2012 239,454 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2011 224,922 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 224,922 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 212,022 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 211,941 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 206,501 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f indicator cracked

o/s/f/lamp lens has stone chip

all four tyres are on limit or below on edges, but are stepped tyres, recommend changing

Fail 19 Jan 2009 206,480 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f indicator cracked

o/s/f/lamp lens has stone chip

all four tyres are on limit or below on edges, but are stepped tyres, recommend changing

Pass 3 Jan 2008 193,535 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 172,021 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 172,024 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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P669 CAO is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P669 CAO, 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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P669 CAO is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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