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P387 OSX

1997 Audi A4

White Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

120,536 mi
Last recorded120,536 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP387 OSX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2015 120,536 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 102,526 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 91,814 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 84,442 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 80,291 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 80,291 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 76,733 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2011 76,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 69,956 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 69,956 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 66,232 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 66,229 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 62,564 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Mar 2008 62,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 59,462 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 54,419 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 54,419 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P387 OSX is a 1997 Audi A4 in White with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 P387 OSX, 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 P387 OSX registered?

P387 OSX is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P387 OSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P387 OSX shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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