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P363 GWL

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,535 mi
Last recorded148,535 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP363 GWL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2020 148,535 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Axle Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both Front & Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 145,055 miles

brake discs corroding

Pass 12 Apr 2018 252,167 miles

marks to windscreen

slight dampness to o/s/r shock absorber

slight movement in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 11 Apr 2018 141,972 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

marks to windscreen

slight dampness to o/s/r shock absorber

slight movement in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 14 Mar 2017 138,582 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 135,200 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

marks to windscreen

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

slight rattle from rear

Pass 14 Apr 2015 132,149 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 132,112 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 129,166 miles

chip in windscreen

o/s/f headlamp slightly out of focus

object in swepted area

slight play to rear wheel bearings

Fail 1 Apr 2014 129,165 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

chip in windscreen

o/s/f headlamp slightly out of focus

object in swepted area

slight play to rear wheel bearings

Pass 10 Apr 2013 125,610 miles

chip in windscreen

o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover damaged

slight noise and play to rear wheel bearings

Fail 4 Apr 2013 125,550 miles

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

chip in windscreen

o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover damaged

slight noise and play to rear wheel bearings

Pass 4 Apr 2012 120,929 miles

chip in windscreen

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 4 Apr 2012 120,929 miles

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

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

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

chip in windscreen

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 6 Apr 2011 117,312 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Fail 6 Apr 2011 117,310 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 6 Apr 2010 114,301 miles

chips in windscren

n/s rear tyre wearing low

slight play to o/s/r suspension

Pass 19 Mar 2009 110,926 miles

front brakes hoses starting to perrish

Fail 19 Mar 2009 110,926 miles

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

front brakes hoses starting to perrish

Pass 7 Apr 2008 107,932 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 103,764 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 99,050 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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P363 GWL is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1997 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 129,309 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P363 GWL, 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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P363 GWL is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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