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P409 XFV

1997 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

129,932 mi
Last recorded129,932 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP409 XFV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2011 129,932 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 129,930 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 120,093 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 120,089 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust fixings corroded centre front

n/s rear tyre very close to limit 1.6mm

Pass 17 Jan 2009 116,389 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

stone chips in offside headlamp lens

Fail 16 Jan 2009 116,389 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

stone chips in offside headlamp lens

Pass 22 Feb 2008 112,581 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 112,577 miles

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 106,171 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 98,109 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 98,104 miles

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

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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P409 XFV is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P409 XFV, 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 P409 XFV registered?

P409 XFV is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is P409 XFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P409 XFV shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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