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P679 GTV

1997 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,565 mi
Last recorded149,565 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP679 GTV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2010 149,565 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 145,523 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 140,446 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2008 140,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 132,421 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 132,372 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 122,921 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 122,899 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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P679 GTV is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P679 GTV, 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 P679 GTV registered?

P679 GTV is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 9 June 1997.

Is P679 GTV safe to buy?

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