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P375 XWS

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,033 mi
Last recorded131,033 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP375 XWS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2012 131,033 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

knocking from offside front but no play detected

Fail 9 Jan 2012 131,032 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

knocking from offside front but no play detected

Pass 27 Oct 2010 117,528 miles

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

air bag light on n/s seat bag exploded

both rear tyres perished

Fail 25 Oct 2010 117,528 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

air bag light on n/s seat bag exploded

both rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Oct 2009 109,847 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread

crack in offside headlight but not affecting beam pattern

offside front tyre worn on both edges

oil leak from gearbox and rear axle

Fail 13 Oct 2009 109,823 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Oct 2008 105,382 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 105,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 101,980 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2007 101,980 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 96,068 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 95,888 miles

Nearside 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)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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P375 XWS is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P375 XWS, 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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P375 XWS is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 6 March 1997.

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