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P997 BPR

1997 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,961 mi
Last recorded99,961 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP997 BPR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2011 99,961 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 99,578 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 95,606 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 95,606 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 90,984 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 81,162 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 81,162 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 72,237 miles

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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P997 BPR is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P997 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 P997 BPR registered?

P997 BPR is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P997 BPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P997 BPR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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