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R340 SDP

1997 Audi A4

Green Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

146,060 mi
Last recorded146,060 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR340 SDP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 4 Oct 2011 146,060 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear discs worn/pitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 140,876 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 134,947 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 132,652 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 May 2008 124,026 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 May 2007 117,178 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 112,998 miles

Both front brake hoses cracking.

Both front, rear track control inner bushes have slight play.

Both outer constant velocity joint boots deteriorating.

Chip in windscreen.

Nail in nearside front tyre.

Nearside and offside lower ball joints have slight play.

Nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall.

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

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 SDP is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SDP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R340 SDP registered?

R340 SDP is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 29 November 1997.

Is R340 SDP safe to buy?

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