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P786 GCF

1997 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

232,438 mi
Last recorded232,438 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP786 GCF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 232,438 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 232,438 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 227,555 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 227,555 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 222,606 miles

co% is close to limit

Pass 18 Feb 2013 214,220 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 209,439 miles

number plates are deteriorated

Fail 20 Feb 2012 209,433 miles

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

number plates are deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2011 205,181 miles

both number plates are deteriorated

catalytic converter is worn

Fail 7 Feb 2011 205,139 miles

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

both number plates are deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2010 201,301 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2009 193,916 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

emisions-CO% is borderline.

Pass 26 Feb 2009 193,916 miles

emisions-CO% is borderline.

Pass 27 Feb 2008 182,624 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 182,624 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 169,085 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 156,544 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 156,544 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P786 GCF is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P786 GCF, 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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P786 GCF is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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