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P475 OSX

1997 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,734 mi
Last recorded48,734 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP475 OSX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 48,734 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 34,157 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 28,563 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 99,658 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 124,679 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 109,606 miles

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

Front subframe corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2010 104,493 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 97,669 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 97,669 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 89,381 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 74,176 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 59,345 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 44,738 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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P475 OSX is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P475 OSX, 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 P475 OSX registered?

P475 OSX is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 4 July 1997.

Is P475 OSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P475 OSX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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