MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
209,738 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
General engine oil leaks
High level brake lamp - one segment of lamp inoperative
Instrument cluster/rev counter inoperative, mileage not visible without use of light
Intercooler mounts poor/broken
Offside front tyre 2mm tread & bald inner edge
Offside rear brake backplate missing
Parking brake lever plastic shroud loose
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear exhaust original mount broken, fabricated mount weak but still supporting exhaust
Slight blow from exhaust front pipe flexy section
Slight play in both rear wheel bearings
Electrical wiring insecure Underbonnet wiring, nearside (1.9.2a)
Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour Both blue, and flickering when switched on (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure Inner clip loose (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement main rear axle bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement main rear axle bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
General engine oil leaks
High level brake lamp - one segment of lamp inoperative
Instrument cluster/rev counter inoperative, mileage not visible without use of light
Intercooler mounts poor/broken
Offside front tyre 2mm tread & bald inner edge
Offside rear brake backplate missing
Parking brake lever plastic shroud loose
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear exhaust original mount broken, fabricated mount weak but still supporting exhaust
Slight blow from exhaust front pipe flexy section
Slight play in both rear wheel bearings
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front no. plate damaged
front no. plate has piece chipped out
handbrake has minimum reserve travel
has small bulge in n/s/f tyre
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P386 LWG is a 1997 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 P386 LWG, 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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P386 LWG is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 24 April 1997.
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