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P466 FST

1997 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,247 mi
Last recorded140,247 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP466 FST
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2010 140,247 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 131,627 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2008 131,347 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake travel

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front suframe showing heavy corrosion,Could only inspect visible parts

Pass 4 Oct 2007 113,356 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 98,456 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 98,456 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2005 87,945 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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P466 FST is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P466 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 P466 FST registered?

P466 FST is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P466 FST safe to buy?

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