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P766 FCF

1997 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,744 mi
Last recorded130,744 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP766 FCF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2010 130,744 miles

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

both front brake discs worn.

tailgate damaged.

Fail 1 Oct 2010 130,739 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

both front brake discs worn.

tailgate damaged.

Fail 6 May 2010 130,715 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 May 2009 121,685 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 114,134 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 114,134 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 105,619 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 105,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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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P766 FCF is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black 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 P766 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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What year was P766 FCF registered?

P766 FCF is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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