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P980 BPR

1997 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,901 mi
Last recorded156,901 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP980 BPR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 156,901 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 156,910 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 151,406 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 151,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2009 144,330 miles

Rear tyre tread beginning to wear abnormally on inside edges.

Fail 1 Sep 2009 144,328 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear tyre tread beginning to wear abnormally on inside edges.

Pass 27 Aug 2008 137,083 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 129,007 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs starting to rust, however efficiency is satisfactory. both front indicator bulbs beginning to whiten.

Pass 30 Aug 2006 119,946 miles

Slight corrosion on rear discs

Pass 1 Sep 2005 112,019 miles

both rear tyres low tread depth (n/s 2mm)

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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P980 BPR is a 1997 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P980 BPR, 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 P980 BPR registered?

P980 BPR is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 9 May 1997.

Is P980 BPR safe to buy?

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