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P254 BUD

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,226 mi
Last recorded117,226 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP254 BUD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2011 117,226 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake pipes corroded and covered in grease

Pass 12 Nov 2008 106,691 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 95,524 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 95,524 miles

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

Nearside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 90,284 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

disc pads cannot be seen properly

slight wear on both front brake discs

Fail 15 Nov 2006 90,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2005 85,288 miles

slight wear on all brake discs

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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P254 BUD is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc 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 P254 BUD, 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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P254 BUD is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is P254 BUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P254 BUD 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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