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P340 FTF

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

194,870 mi
Last recorded194,870 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP340 FTF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 194,870 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play x2 osr / nsr (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 194,868 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play x2 osr / nsr (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 187,498 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play x2 osr / nsr (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 174,438 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 171,537 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 171,292 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 165,820 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 164,834 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 218,451 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 217,938 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 30 Oct 2016 200,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately caliper carrier (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint upper rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2016 200,622 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Lower brake caliper securing device loose caliper carrier bolt loose (3.5.1j)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint upper rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 182,948 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 168,776 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 166,141 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 166,141 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 162,404 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 162,399 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 158,954 miles

both rear brake discs heav[ly pitted on inner faces

o/s outer cv gaiter leaking fluid

Pass 8 Oct 2010 155,828 miles

offside front ball joint rubber split.

Fail 8 Oct 2010 155,828 miles

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

offside front ball joint rubber split.

Pass 21 Oct 2009 153,067 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 153,067 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 149,878 miles

Front Upper Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 144,480 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 138,485 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P340 FTF is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 P340 FTF, 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 P340 FTF registered?

P340 FTF is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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