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P48 FTH

1997 Audi A4

Green Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

159,221 mi
Last recorded159,221 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP48 FTH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2011 159,221 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 151,383 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 151,383 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 142,984 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 142,984 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 134,128 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 134,128 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 126,234 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 126,234 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2005 115,901 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 115,901 miles

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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P48 FTH is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P48 FTH, 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 P48 FTH registered?

P48 FTH is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P48 FTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P48 FTH shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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