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P946 HHF

1997 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,577 mi
Last recorded144,577 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP946 HHF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2011 144,577 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

damage to front bumper but no sharp edges

Fail 8 Dec 2011 144,577 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

damage to front bumper but no sharp edges

Pass 30 Nov 2010 137,887 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 137,887 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 129,867 miles

brake hose ferrells corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2009 129,675 miles

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake hose ferrells corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2008 122,057 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 114,984 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 109,748 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 109,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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)

rear no plate discoloured

Pass 1 Dec 2005 105,159 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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P946 HHF is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1997 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 129,309 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P946 HHF, 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 P946 HHF registered?

P946 HHF is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 4 April 1997.

Is P946 HHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P946 HHF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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