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P225 FDP

1997 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,449 mi
Last recorded137,449 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP225 FDP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2009 137,449 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 128,889 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brake ferrules corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2007 119,940 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 119,796 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 109,173 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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P225 FDP is a 1997 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P225 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 P225 FDP registered?

P225 FDP is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P225 FDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P225 FDP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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