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P345 XUG

1997 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

180,397 mi
Last recorded180,397 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP345 XUG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 180,397 miles

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

Oil leak

offside rear brake disc corroded & pitted

Pass 21 Apr 2011 170,512 miles

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

offside rear discs pitted

Fail 21 Apr 2011 170,512 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

offside rear discs pitted

Pass 13 Apr 2010 158,871 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 158,871 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 155,420 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 155,420 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 144,456 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 144,456 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 123,664 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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P345 XUG is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red 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 P345 XUG, 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 P345 XUG registered?

P345 XUG is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 4 June 1997.

Is P345 XUG safe to buy?

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