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P706 TFM

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,730 mi
Last recorded142,730 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP706 TFM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 142,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front subframe assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp main beam flash function does not operate.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tape used to cover corrosion/jagged edge o/s/f wing.

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bonding deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 28 Nov 2018 142,730 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury outer wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front subframe assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp main beam flash function does not operate.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bonding deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2017 140,331 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 136,491 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 132,157 miles

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 132,134 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 132,134 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 128,929 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 119,297 miles

exhaust slight corrosin

front and rear suspension components slight corrosion

front to rear brake pipes have been greased

undertrays fitted to front and rear of vehicle

various marks and scratches vehicle and alloys

Fail 28 Nov 2012 119,297 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust slight corrosin

front and rear suspension components slight corrosion

front to rear brake pipes have been greased

undertrays fitted to front and rear of vehicle

various marks and scratches vehicle and alloys

Pass 20 Dec 2011 106,886 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 20 Dec 2011 106,882 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Dec 2010 98,035 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 95,103 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 95,024 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 89,240 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 85,347 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight roughness in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 14 Sep 2006 82,517 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 82,517 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2005 76,969 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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P706 TFM is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P706 TFM, 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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P706 TFM is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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