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P34 WTL

1997 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,299 mi
Last recorded187,299 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP34 WTL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2014 187,299 miles

centre exhaust slight blow

Fail 8 Sep 2014 187,297 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust slight blow

Pass 11 Sep 2013 181,309 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear brake caliper, possible slight leak

Pass 18 Sep 2012 173,648 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 167,159 miles

osf brake flexi hose perishing

rear diff oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2010 158,411 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 150,469 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s/r brake disc slightly pitted on inner edge

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leakage on rear diff area

Pass 3 Sep 2009 150,469 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s/r brake disc slightly pitted on inner edge

Oil leakage on rear diff area

Pass 13 Sep 2008 142,387 miles

Airbag light on

Rear brake discs rusted on inner edge

Unable to check n/s/r seatbelt - childseat fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2007 139,267 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 127,047 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 126,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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P34 WTL is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P34 WTL, 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 P34 WTL registered?

P34 WTL is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P34 WTL safe to buy?

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