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P362 FJH

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

226,267 mi
Last recorded226,267 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP362 FJH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 226,267 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 226,260 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 20 Mar 2012 222,190 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 20 Mar 2012 222,190 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 4 Apr 2011 212,797 miles

Oil leak

front discs worn

Pass 25 Mar 2010 196,591 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 189,592 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 175,837 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 165,981 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 157,845 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

grease around n/s/f c/v boot

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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P362 FJH is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P362 FJH, 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 P362 FJH registered?

P362 FJH is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 29 January 1997.

Is P362 FJH safe to buy?

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