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P411 HES

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,441 mi
Last recorded162,441 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP411 HES
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2013 162,441 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 158,448 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy when spun and may need replacing soon

Pass 20 Nov 2010 151,602 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 151,596 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear pads on limit front & rear disc slightly corroded o/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 6 Oct 2008 145,170 miles

rear no plate marked

Fail 6 Oct 2008 145,170 miles

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

rear no plate marked

Pass 24 Sep 2007 137,476 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 127,129 miles

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

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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P411 HES is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P411 HES, 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 P411 HES registered?

P411 HES is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P411 HES safe to buy?

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