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P385 NVV

1997 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

157,319 mi
Last recorded157,319 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP385 NVV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 157,319 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 155,468 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 154,038 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

battery insecure

Pass 4 Apr 2012 152,502 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 152,494 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 151,655 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre

o/s/f tyre starting to perish advise replace

Pass 21 Oct 2009 150,339 miles

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

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Oct 2008 148,360 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 146,401 miles

drive shaft noisey

play starting in o/s/f/lower rear ball joint

Pass 7 Apr 2006 143,844 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 143,844 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

THROTTLE PEDAL COVER MISSING==LONG HAND BRAKE==DASH IN SERVICE MODE==OSF FLEXI PERISHED==NSR TYRE SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE==REAR BRAKES APPEAR LOW REQ STRIP

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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P385 NVV is a 1997 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P385 NVV, 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 P385 NVV registered?

P385 NVV is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 7 February 1997.

Is P385 NVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P385 NVV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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