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R340 PAS

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR340 PAS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2013

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery insecure

Pass 14 Sep 2011 118,627 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 116,458 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 110,145 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 110,145 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 99,503 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 90,815 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 79,225 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 64,145 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 64,145 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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R340 PAS is a 1997 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R340 PAS, 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 R340 PAS registered?

R340 PAS is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R340 PAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R340 PAS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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