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P434 EUD

1997 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

162,314 mi
Last recorded162,314 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP434 EUD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 162,314 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 156,853 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 156,853 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 154,944 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 154,944 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 149,114 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 149,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

slight wear in offside and nearside front antiroll bar link joints

Pass 28 Jun 2010 142,541 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 136,926 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2008 130,956 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 123,501 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 123,501 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 114,088 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 EUD is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EUD, 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 P434 EUD registered?

P434 EUD is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P434 EUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P434 EUD shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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