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P324 FTF

1997 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,104 mi
Last recorded124,104 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP324 FTF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 124,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 124,096 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 111,033 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f & n/s/r tyres close too wear bars

Pass 25 Apr 2014 108,799 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 106,333 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 103,972 miles

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

replace rear no.plate soon.

Pass 25 May 2011 101,745 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 101,714 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 100,941 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 99,654 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 99,589 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 97,914 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 97,914 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 96,263 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 94,151 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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P324 FTF is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P324 FTF, 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 P324 FTF registered?

P324 FTF is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P324 FTF safe to buy?

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