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P434 AJT

1997 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

235,662 mi
Last recorded235,662 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP434 AJT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 235,662 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Jul 2017 235,441 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Jul 2016 223,703 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside track rod end rubber bush slightly deteriorated

engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

engine oil level low

uneven wear on rear tyre's

Pass 27 Jun 2015 215,115 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Jul 2014 205,763 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 205,763 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 194,166 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 180,101 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 167,295 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 153,190 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 153,190 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 140,234 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2008 127,316 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 115,401 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 115,401 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 104,635 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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P434 AJT is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P434 AJT, 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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P434 AJT is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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