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P418 OSE

1997 Audi A4

Red Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,662 mi
Last recorded118,662 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP418 OSE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2010 118,662 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 116,633 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 116,633 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2008 115,847 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 114,407 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 112,354 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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P418 OSE is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P418 OSE, 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 P418 OSE registered?

P418 OSE is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 21 February 1997.

Is P418 OSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P418 OSE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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