MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
232,324 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
o/s front driveshaft gaiter badly perished
rear suspension beam outer bushes poor condition
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
o/s front driveshaft gaiter badly perished
rear suspension beam outer bushes poor condition
nail in tyre
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
nail in tyre
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P47 FDP is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 P47 FDP, 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 P47 FDP registered?
P47 FDP is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is P47 FDP safe to buy?
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