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P894 FPL

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,824 mi
Last recorded52,824 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP894 FPL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2012 52,824 miles

Drivers door moulding insecure

oil leak from steering rack

Fail 15 Oct 2012 52,824 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Drivers door moulding insecure

oil leak from steering rack

Pass 12 Oct 2011 47,203 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 47,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 45,585 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 44,533 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 44,533 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 43,849 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 42,791 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 41,935 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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P894 FPL is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P894 FPL, 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 P894 FPL registered?

P894 FPL is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 9 April 1997.

Is P894 FPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P894 FPL shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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