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P338 ONC

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,061 mi
Last recorded70,061 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP338 ONC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2012 70,061 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front exhaust flexi cover loose but not leaking

Pass 7 Mar 2012 70,061 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front exhaust flexi cover loose but not leaking

Pass 24 Mar 2011 68,919 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 67,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 67,002 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2009

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 64,867 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 64,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 63,249 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 58,572 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 50,926 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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P338 ONC is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol 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 P338 ONC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P338 ONC registered?

P338 ONC is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 21 April 1997.

Is P338 ONC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P338 ONC 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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