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A4 FHY

1997 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,749 mi
Last recorded117,749 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 FHY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2009 117,749 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 117,749 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 112,148 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Feb 2008 112,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre has wear on both shoulders causing weakening of carcass

Pass 21 Mar 2007 108,026 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 107,924 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2006 100,583 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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A4 FHY is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,595cc 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 A4 FHY, 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 A4 FHY registered?

A4 FHY is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 13 March 1997.

Is A4 FHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 FHY 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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