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P483 AFE

1997 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,652 mi
Last recorded144,652 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP483 AFE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 144,652 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 144,652 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 134,172 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 121,732 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 112,733 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2008 112,673 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 98,704 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 98,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 87,051 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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P483 AFE is a 1997 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P483 AFE, 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 P483 AFE registered?

P483 AFE is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 14 April 1997.

Is P483 AFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P483 AFE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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