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R334 ETU

1997 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,920 mi
Last recorded94,920 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR334 ETU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2012 94,920 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

brake discs corroded

nearside front indicator lens cracked

Pass 30 Nov 2011 90,067 miles

front outer brake hoses slightly perished

n/s/f cv boot slightly perished

n/s/f indicator lenze brocken

Pass 26 Nov 2010 86,949 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

large crack in offside of windscreen at the bottom not in drivers view

nearside front lower rear suspension ball joint slightly worn

wipers slightly worn

Fail 26 Nov 2010 86,949 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front brake pads getting low and discs slightly worn

nearside front lower rear suspension ball joint slightly worn

wipers slightly worn

Pass 21 Oct 2009 83,809 miles

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 75,268 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 75,268 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 70,872 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 58,237 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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R334 ETU is a 1997 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R334 ETU, 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 R334 ETU registered?

R334 ETU is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 12 December 1997.

Is R334 ETU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R334 ETU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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