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P412 FRR

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,760 mi
Last recorded123,760 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP412 FRR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 123,760 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 119,553 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 116,158 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 116,158 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 111,923 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 106,863 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 101,902 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 95,445 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 89,504 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 83,806 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 83,775 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Fail 31 Aug 2007 83,615 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

crack in offside front headlight

front number plate cracked

Pass 27 Sep 2006 81,964 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 77,427 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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P412 FRR is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P412 FRR, 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 P412 FRR registered?

P412 FRR is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 30 January 1997.

Is P412 FRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P412 FRR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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