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P229 VHU

1997 Audi QUATTRO

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

133,872 mi
Last recorded133,872 miles
Recorded on12 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi QUATTRO112,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP229 VHU
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 May 2010 133,872 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion on main brake pipes

front brake hoses perishing

smoke emissions

wear on front brake disc's

Pass 12 May 2010 133,872 miles

corrosion on main brake pipes

front brake hoses perishing

smoke emissions

wear on front brake disc's

Pass 27 May 2009 123,971 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 May 2009 123,971 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 114,417 miles

both front brake hoses perishing

condition of both rear axle bushes

condition of rear number plate

o/s/f tyre 2mm

Fail 10 Jun 2008 114,417 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake hoses perishing

condition of both rear axle bushes

condition of rear number plate

o/s/f tyre 2mm

Pass 6 Mar 2007 104,655 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 93,818 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 93,741 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Audi QUATTRO?

Based on 20,748 MOT tests across 2,144 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
919
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
2,144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 471
position lamp(s) not working 471
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 444
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 416
Headlamp aim too low 389
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P229 VHU is a 1997 Audi QUATTRO in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1997 Audi QUATTRO models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 112,901 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 QUATTRO fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 471 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P229 VHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi QUATTRO typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 29 years old, this Audi QUATTRO is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P229 VHU registered?

P229 VHU is a 1997 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P229 VHU safe to buy?

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