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P84 FST

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

154,760 mi
Last recorded154,760 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP84 FST
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2009 154,760 miles

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

WATER LEAK

Fail 12 Sep 2009 154,760 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

WATER LEAK

Pass 13 Sep 2008 151,889 miles

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

OIL LIGHT FLASHING

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Sep 2008 151,889 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

OIL LIGHT FLASHING

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 147,648 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 147,648 miles

Offside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 139,082 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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P84 FST is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P84 FST, 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 P84 FST registered?

P84 FST is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P84 FST safe to buy?

The MOT history for P84 FST shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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