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P383 OWC

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,369 mi
Last recorded59,369 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP383 OWC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 59,369 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated marked white (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 59,368 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated marked white (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 48,561 miles

air bag light flicked on and then off

Pass 28 Mar 2017 39,560 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 39,160 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 38,313 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer wall deteriating.

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall deteriating.

Pass 3 Feb 2014 36,870 miles

Both rear tyres have light cracking to outer sidewalls.

Nearside front tyre outer wall has damage but not reaching cords.

Pass 11 Feb 2013 35,556 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 34,207 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 32,865 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 32,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 31,582 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 30,179 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 28,764 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 25,916 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 24,032 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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P383 OWC is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P383 OWC, 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 P383 OWC registered?

P383 OWC is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 17 May 1997.

Is P383 OWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P383 OWC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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