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P465 FST

1997 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

180,986 mi
Last recorded180,986 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP465 FST
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 180,986 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 180,986 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 178,797 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 175,799 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 172,444 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 157,320 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 143,924 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 129,234 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 114,813 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 101,611 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 87,168 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 78,117 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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P465 FST is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P465 FST, 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 P465 FST registered?

P465 FST is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 24 February 1997.

Is P465 FST safe to buy?

The MOT history for P465 FST shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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