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P889 GFC

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,221 mi
Last recorded143,221 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP889 GFC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 143,221 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 143,197 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases two centre joints leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear upper arm inner bush split and un bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust mounting broken (corroded) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge worn low / tyre perished (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fuel tank strap corroded

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central silencer corroded slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn / tyre perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 141,923 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system rusty

Fail 30 Dec 2019 141,492 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

exhaust system rusty

Pass 16 Jan 2019 132,763 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 125,561 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 120,024 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 114,099 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2016 114,029 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 109,223 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 102,728 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 96,523 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 90,952 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 90,358 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 90,353 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 84,789 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 81,137 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 75,865 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 75,865 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 70,890 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 70,890 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 66,607 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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P889 GFC is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P889 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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P889 GFC is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 7 May 1997.

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