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P339 XFV

1997 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

162,407 mi
Last recorded162,407 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP339 XFV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2013 162,407 miles

fuel pipes damaged

Fail 14 Oct 2013 162,245 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

fuel pipes damaged

Pass 26 Oct 2012 160,673 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2012 160,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 158,662 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 158,589 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 154,731 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 154,629 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 150,454 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 141,417 miles

exhaust noise

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

o/s/f brake pads getting low

Fail 3 Jul 2008 141,417 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust noise

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

o/s/f brake pads getting low

Pass 20 Jul 2007 133,508 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 133,504 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 124,001 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Jul 2006 123,994 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to front valance and scratches

nail in tyre

o/s rear tyre starting to perrish on side wall

Pass 22 Jul 2005 119,801 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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P339 XFV is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P339 XFV, 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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P339 XFV is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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