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P376 LOC

1997 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2010
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

135,996 mi
Last recorded135,996 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP376 LOC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2009 135,996 miles

Oil leak

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear bump stops cracked

Fail 6 Jul 2009 135,770 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear bump stops cracked

Fail 6 Jul 2009 135,745 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 127,855 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 127,848 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 124,710 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 124,710 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 121,822 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 121,805 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Jul 2006 121,656 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2005 117,343 miles

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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P376 LOC 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 45.5%.

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 P376 LOC, 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 P376 LOC registered?

P376 LOC is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 19 May 1997.

Is P376 LOC safe to buy?

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