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P234 FLS

1997 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

167,580 mi
Last recorded167,580 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP234 FLS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2013 167,580 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 164,017 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 164,017 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2011 158,978 miles

front discs slightly worn

Fail 24 Mar 2011 158,978 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

front discs slightly worn

Pass 12 Apr 2010 154,091 miles

Battery insecure

o/s headlight damaged

Fail 1 Apr 2010 153,987 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Battery insecure

o/s headlight damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2009 150,219 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 150,217 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 142,564 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 142,563 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 134,700 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 134,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 123,318 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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P234 FLS is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P234 FLS, 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 P234 FLS registered?

P234 FLS is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 5 February 1997.

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