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P710 TFB

1997 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

145,838 mi
Last recorded145,838 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP710 TFB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 145,838 miles

Central Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance only 50% of bulbs working (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 142,929 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 140,093 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 135,174 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 130,814 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 125,774 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 125,774 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2010 119,744 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2010 119,744 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 114,277 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2009 114,277 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 109,937 miles

Nearside rear wheel bearing is slack and near to limits.

Offside front tyre is worn on outer tread band.

Offside wheel bearing is starting to make a noise.

Pass 18 Dec 2007 102,947 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)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 96,503 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 96,503 miles

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

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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P710 TFB is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P710 TFB, 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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P710 TFB is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 10 January 1997.

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