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P905 FHN

1997 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

209,613 mi
Last recorded209,613 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP905 FHN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2012 209,613 miles

rack gaiter boot damp indicating power steering leaking internally

slight play in bj o/s lower

Fail 31 Oct 2011 204,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

discs worn on inside

n/s steering rack, boot damp, suspect rack leaking internally

Pass 31 Oct 2011 204,801 miles

discs worn on inside

n/s steering rack, boot damp, suspect rack leaking internally

Pass 17 Nov 2010 199,700 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 194,188 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2008 185,759 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 175,961 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 175,961 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 166,802 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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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P905 FHN is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P905 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P905 FHN registered?

P905 FHN is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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