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P371 WGJ

1997 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

204,246 mi
Last recorded204,246 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP371 WGJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 204,246 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front registration plate damaged but can't be misread

Pass 13 Apr 2013 188,115 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2012

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

no mileomiter reeding

Fail 5 Apr 2012

Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.4.A.1)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

no mileomiter reeding

Pass 28 Jan 2011 160,115 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 145,829 miles

corrosion to front and rear offside brake discs

Pass 27 Jan 2009 127,504 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 92,529 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 64,350 miles

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

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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P371 WGJ is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P371 WGJ, 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 P371 WGJ registered?

P371 WGJ is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 21 May 1997.

Is P371 WGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P371 WGJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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