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P898 FHN

1997 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

214,107 mi
Last recorded214,107 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP898 FHN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 214,107 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 205,677 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 201,599 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 194,833 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 189,841 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 184,655 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 175,864 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 169,767 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 169,767 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 164,954 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 158,535 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 153,148 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 153,148 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 147,613 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 143,140 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 137,841 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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P898 FHN is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P898 FHN, 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 P898 FHN registered?

P898 FHN is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 24 February 1997.

Is P898 FHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P898 FHN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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