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P426 FTF

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,186 mi
Last recorded159,186 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP426 FTF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2012 159,186 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 147,243 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre inner wall perished

Pass 14 Jun 2010 142,137 miles

Front and rear brakes discs worn and corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2009 134,940 miles

slight wear on all discs

Fail 10 Jun 2009 134,939 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight wear on all discs

Pass 9 Jun 2008 129,542 miles

slight bind o/s/r brake

slight run out on f.brakes

slight wear on all discs

Fail 9 Jun 2008 129,542 miles

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

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

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

slight bind o/s/r brake

slight run out on f.brakes

slight wear on all discs

Pass 13 Jun 2007 120,405 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 120,405 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 May 2006 115,634 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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P426 FTF is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P426 FTF, 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 P426 FTF registered?

P426 FTF is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 29 April 1997.

Is P426 FTF safe to buy?

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