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P253 PLN

1997 Audi A4

Red Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,601 mi
Last recorded64,601 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP253 PLN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 8 Jan 2009 64,601 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 59,393 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 56,434 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 46,618 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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P253 PLN is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P253 PLN, 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 P253 PLN registered?

P253 PLN is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 27 January 1997.

Is P253 PLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P253 PLN shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P253 PLN have outstanding finance?

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