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P148 RPP

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

245,033 mi
Last recorded245,033 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP148 RPP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2010 245,033 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 230,652 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 230,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 213,986 miles

Spare tyre defective

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 17 Jan 2007 198,710 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 198,707 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 183,566 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P148 RPP is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P148 RPP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P148 RPP registered?

P148 RPP is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 6 February 1997.

Is P148 RPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P148 RPP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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