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P335 GLS

1997 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

241,363 mi
Last recorded241,363 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP335 GLS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2011 241,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 241,363 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 219,438 miles

High level brake light in poor condition

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre wearing edges

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight play in both rear wheels but not excessive

Slight play in nearside front steering but not excessive

Tail pipes are in poor condition

rear discs are slightly corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2010 219,438 miles

High level brake light in poor condition

Nearside rear tyre wearing edges

Slight play in both rear wheels but not excessive

Slight play in nearside front steering but not excessive

Tail pipes are in poor condition

rear discs are slightly corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2009 203,366 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 191,194 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 191,194 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2007 180,160 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 180,102 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 168,877 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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P335 GLS is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P335 GLS, 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 P335 GLS registered?

P335 GLS is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 6 May 1997.

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