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A4 FPG

1997 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,987 mi
Last recorded141,987 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 FPG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 141,987 miles

front and rear brakes worn

nearside front top suspension arm play

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside and nearside front drive shafts outer boots perishing

Pass 6 Nov 2015 140,074 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 131,635 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 125,474 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 125,474 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 124,725 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 124,145 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre cuts in sidewall not showing cords

Fail 28 Jun 2010 124,145 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

n/s/r tyre cuts in sidewall not showing cords

Fail 29 Jun 2009 120,210 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 120,210 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 115,057 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 115,028 miles

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

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

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 FPG is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A4 FPG, 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 FPG registered?

A4 FPG is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 24 September 1997.

Is A4 FPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 FPG shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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