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P881 GFC

1997 Audi A4

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

176,007 mi
Last recorded176,007 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP881 GFC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2013 176,007 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 176,005 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 167,387 miles

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

O/S headlamp lens in poor condition

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 167,305 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

O/S headlamp lens in poor condition

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 157,524 miles

slight play in o/s/r & n/s/r wheel bearings

Fail 22 Jun 2011 157,524 miles

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

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

slight play in o/s/r & n/s/r wheel bearings

Pass 25 Jun 2010 146,397 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 146,397 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 133,338 miles

both rear wheel bearings slight play

n/s/f indicator colour slightly faded

n/s/r tyre 2mm

Fail 19 Jun 2009 133,338 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear wheel bearings slight play

n/s/f indicator colour slightly faded

n/s/r tyre 2mm

Pass 23 Jun 2008 120,529 miles

N/S outer c/v gaiter staring to perish

O/S front brake flexi hose perishing

O/S head lamp in poor condition

Pass 28 Jun 2007 112,703 miles

O/S front brake hose perishing

screw in O/S/F tyre

Fail 26 Jun 2007 112,703 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

O/S front brake hose perishing

O/S wiper blade perishing

Screw in O/S/F tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2006 102,077 miles

front brake pads wearing

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 16 Jun 2005 90,093 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2005 90,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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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P881 GFC is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 P881 GFC, 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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P881 GFC is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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