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P234 NWC

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,420 mi
Last recorded83,420 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP234 NWC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2008 83,420 miles

front and nsr tyres low

front upper arm bushes splitting

slight play in rear bearings

slight play in track rod end rubber dampers

Fail 29 Oct 2008 83,420 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

front and nsr tyres low

front upper arm bushes splitting

slight play in rear bearings

slight play in track rod end rubber dampers

Pass 2 Nov 2007 76,080 miles

dash indicated bulb not working on roadtest but fine when tested

rear number plate fading

slight oil leak from o/s of engine

slight play in track rod ends

slight play rear wheel bearings

Fail 2 Nov 2007 76,080 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

dash indicated bulb not working on roadtest but fine when tested

noisy cv joint?

rear number plate fading

slight oil leak from o/s of engine

slight play in track rod ends

slight play rear wheel bearings

Pass 9 Nov 2006 68,133 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 65,264 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 65,264 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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P234 NWC is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,771cc 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 P234 NWC, 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 P234 NWC registered?

P234 NWC is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P234 NWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P234 NWC 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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