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P357 TWY

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

168,546 mi
Last recorded168,546 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP357 TWY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 168,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 166,233 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 164,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust mouint corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2013 164,677 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Inner Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust mouint corroded

Pass 17 May 2012 160,031 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 159,297 miles

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

advise front brake discs rusty and worn

advise hand brake travel

advise new tyres put to front

advise rear brake discs rusty

Fail 7 Dec 2010 159,297 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

advise front brake discs rusty and worn

advise hand brake travel

advise n/s/f tyre badly worn on outer edge

advise rear brake discs rusty

Pass 8 Aug 2009 155,630 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

advise n/s/f tyre starting to wear on edges

Fail 7 Aug 2009 155,619 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 152,628 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front bumper insecure

Rear bumper insecure

advise both front tyres wearing on edges

advise oil leak [possible power steering]

advise prop shaft joints worn

advise rear suspension bushs weak

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 1 Aug 2008 152,628 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

advise both front tyres wearing on edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front bumper insecure

Rear bumper insecure

advise oil leak [possible power steering]

advise prop shaft joints worn

advise rear suspension bushs weak

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 145,542 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 145,537 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 141,535 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 141,535 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front and rear number plates detiorated

Pass 20 Dec 2005 135,293 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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P357 TWY is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P357 TWY, 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 P357 TWY registered?

P357 TWY is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P357 TWY safe to buy?

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