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P820 FMO

1997 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

215,447 mi
Last recorded215,447 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP820 FMO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 215,447 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s o/s (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 215,447 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s o/s (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 203,556 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 203,292 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 191,597 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 181,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 172,358 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 163,503 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 155,886 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 151,261 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 147,695 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 142,009 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 131,299 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 120,095 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 120,095 miles

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

advise n/s/f tyre worn on outter edge and damage to sidewall

advise n/s/r tyre low on tread and worn on inner edge

advise rear washer jet needs adjusting

advise slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 3 Feb 2006 108,544 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 108,544 miles

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

plastic under tray has come lose

rear number plate is tapped on

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

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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P820 FMO is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P820 FMO, 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 P820 FMO registered?

P820 FMO is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 29 January 1997.

Is P820 FMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P820 FMO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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