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P597 HFC

1997 Audi A4

Green Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

178,111 mi
Last recorded178,111 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP597 HFC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2013 178,111 miles

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)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 169,519 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 161,698 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 153,403 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 141,535 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 134,580 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 125,653 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 114,651 miles

ALL STEERING + SUSPENSION AGED

BOTH C/V GAITERS ARE PERISHED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEXIS ARE PERISHED

O/S/F TYRE NEAR THE LIMIT

REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE AGED

Fail 15 Aug 2006 114,644 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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P597 HFC is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P597 HFC, 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 P597 HFC registered?

P597 HFC is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 25 June 1997.

Is P597 HFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P597 HFC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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