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P205 FDP

1997 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

153,030 mi
Last recorded153,030 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP205 FDP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2010 153,030 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 151,093 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Near side rear tyre has a nail to it's tread

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 138,575 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 138,354 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear shock absorbers look damp

slight dampness around rear brake calipers

Pass 11 Dec 2008 126,462 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 126,462 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2007 109,180 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 109,180 miles

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

surface rust on exhaust

front indicators starting to fade

n/s cv boot starting to perish

o/s/f flexi brake hose starting to perish

Pass 11 Dec 2006 92,911 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 76,613 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 76,613 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P205 FDP is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P205 FDP, 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 P205 FDP registered?

P205 FDP is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 18 March 1997.

Is P205 FDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P205 FDP shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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